Unknown Data Broker Data Breach
ObscureIQ Breach Intelligence
Moderate SeverityWebsite / service breach
Unknown Data Broker Exposure: 251 Million Consumer Records Exposed
Consumer data aggregation and enrichment.
Verified by ObscureIQ Intelligence
54/100Breach Risk Index
25Data Value
25Market Recency
584dSince Breach
Breach Intelligence Summary
Entity: Unknown Data Broker · Actor: Unknown · Sources: 2 references
Attack: Unknown
Profile: Data Broker · Consumer data aggregation and enrichment · Unidentified people-data broker · Global
Timeline: Breach (2021-01-01)
Exposure: Undisclosed records · 5 fields: Email Address, Full Name, Phone Number, Physical Address, Religion
Status: Compilation
Executive Summary
This record is a data-broker compilation of about 250.8 million records of unknown origin, containing names, home addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, and religion. The source data broker was never identified.
ObscureIQ assessment: Exposure of a protected attribute (religion) tied to name and home address raises risks beyond spam, including targeted harassment; the unknown source means no single company can be held accountable.
Breach Impact
The inclusion of religion alongside identity and contact data is especially sensitive, enabling discriminatory targeting and detailed profiling of individuals who never knowingly shared this data.
About Unknown Data Broker
This record is a large data-broker-style dataset whose originating company could not be identified, aggregating consumer marketing data.
Why They Hold Your Data
People-data brokers generally collect names, aliases, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, age bands, household links, and other profile attributes so they can aggregate, enrich, and resell consumer records. Their workflows rely on large-scale ingestion, matching, profile assembly, and commercial distribution to customers seeking identity or audience data.
Recent Developments
The dataset circulated without a confirmed source, illustrating how broker-compiled consumer profiles proliferate.
Data Points Exposed
5 verified field types
Email Address
Full Name High
Phone Number
Physical Address High
Religion High
Field names are shown in full for clarity and search visibility. Canonical machine keys are emitted only in this page’s structured data.
Exploitation & Downstream Threats
Threat Activity:Moderate
Primary downstream threats:
Threat vectors:
- Phishing, credential stuffing & account takeover
- Name-based social engineering
- SIM swapping, vishing & SMS phishing
- Physical stalking, mail fraud & identity verification
- Home targeting, stalking & physical threat
- Targeted harassment & discrimination
Recommended Actions
If you believe your information may be included:
Enable MFA Everywhere
Turn on multi-factor authentication on email first, then financial accounts.
Report & Recover
If you spot misuse, start an official recovery plan and report fraud.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in the Unknown Data Broker breach?▾
This record is a data-broker compilation of about 250.8 million records of unknown origin, containing names, home addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, and religion. The source data broker was never identified.
What data was exposed?▾
Verified fields include Email Address, Full Name, Phone Number, Physical Address, Religion.
What should I do if I was affected?▾
Change reused passwords, enable MFA, and (if identity or financial data is involved) freeze your credit and monitor your accounts.
Sources & References
Every claim on this page is traceable. This breach draws on:
Breach Index
ObscureIQ Intelligence
ObscureIQ proprietary analysis
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