: Traced back to a likely customer of PDL who failed to secure their database properly. Why the 416M Subset?
In 2019, security researchers Vinny Troia and Bob Diachenko found an unsecured on Google Cloud that contained over 4 terabytes of data. While the server was not owned by People Data Labs, the data was explicitly labeled "PDL" and matched their records. Original Leak Size : 1.2 billion unique records. PeopleDataLabs_416M.json.7z.00006
Even though the core data originated years ago, it remains highly valuable for malicious actors: Alleged 416M Record Database of People Data Labs is Leaked : Traced back to a likely customer of
: Names, 622 million unique email addresses, 50 million phone numbers, social media profiles (LinkedIn, Facebook, GitHub), and detailed employment histories. 622 million unique email addresses