HIGH RISK BREACH

DC Health Link Data Breach


Status: Confirmed

48K+Records
Mar, 2023Breach
12/14/23Data Posted
10/10Severity
HighThreat Level

Breach Intelligence Summary


Entity: DC Health Link · Actor: IntelBroker · Source: Have I Been Pwned / ObscureIQ intelligence

Attack: Data Exfiltration via Under investigation

Timeline: Breach (Mar, 2023) · Reported (Dec, 2023) · Leak (12/14/23)

Exposure: 48K+ records · Citizenship statuses, Dates of birth, Email, Employers, Ethnicities, Genders, Names, Phone numbers, Physical addresses, Purchases, Social security numbers

Status: Confirmed · Risk: High (Identity theft + Phishing / SIM swap)

Summary

In March 2023 DC Health Link discovered a data breach that was later publicly posted to a popular data breach forum. The impacted data included 48k unique email addresses alongside names genders dates of birth home addresses, phone numbers and social security numbers.and “IntelBroker”. As this breach has been flagged as sensitive it is not publicly searchable. To see the exposure of email addresses in this breach sign in to your dashboard and review results for your email address in the “Breaches” section under “Personal”, or search any domains you control in the “Domains” section under “Business”.

About DC Health Link

DC Health Link is the organization affected by this breach. User data may have been generated through account creation, service usage, or business operations.

If you have interacted with DC Health Link in any capacity, your data may be included in this breach.

Threat Actor: IntelBroker

This breach has been attributed to IntelBroker. The group is known for data theft campaigns targeting organizations through various intrusion methods.

Reported or suspected access method:
  • Under investigation

Breach Exploitation Status

Threat Activity:
High
Signal
Status
Dark web marketplace listings
Detected
Credential stuffing list overlap
Possible
Phishing campaign relevance
Detected
Ransomware affiliate crossover
Possible
Law enforcement investigation visibility
Unknown

Data Longevity:
Indefinite (critical identifiers)

SSNs and government IDs never expire. This data can be used for identity theft years or decades after exposure.

Data Points Exposed

Data observed in the leaked dataset:
Citizenship statuses
Dates of birth
Email
Employers
Ethnicities
Genders
Names
Phone numbers
Physical addresses
Purchases
Social security numbers
Not confirmed in dataset:
Passwords (plaintext)
Payment card data
Passport numbers

Dark Web Verification

Status: Confirmed

  • Dataset containing approximately 48K+ records has been identified in breach intelligence sources.
  • The data is indexed and searchable across breach notification platforms.

Impact

This breach carries high risk due to the nature of exposed data fields and the scale of affected records.

Primary downstream threats include:
  • Targeted phishing referencing DC Health Link accounts or services
  • Identity theft using exposed Social Security Numbers
  • SIM-swap attempts where phone numbers are present
  • Physical mail scams and address-based identity verification fraud
  • Age/DOB used to bypass identity verification questions
  • Data broker enrichment and resale

Recommendations for Impacted Individuals

If you believe your information may be included:

Check Your Exposure
If you are an ObscureIQ client, this breach has been indexed into your exposure profile.
Non-clients may request a breach impact review.
Expect Targeted Phishing
Watch for messages referencing:
DC Health Link account updates
Password reset requests
Verify directly through official channels.
Secure Your Email and MFA
Enable MFA immediately on email first, then financial platforms.
Email compromise is often the first pivot point.
Rotate Reused Passwords
Change any credentials shared with your DC Health Link account across other services.
Monitor Financial Accounts
Review bank statements, credit reports, and loan applications. Consider a credit freeze if SSN or financial data was exposed.
Suppress Personal Data
Remove exposed addresses, phone numbers, and enrichment data from broker networks and search engines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in the DC Health Link data breach?

In Mar, 2023, DC Health Link experienced a data breach that resulted in the exposure of approximately 48K+ records containing personal information.

What data was exposed in the DC Health Link breach?

The exposed data includes Citizenship statuses, Dates of birth, Email, Employers, Ethnicities, Genders, Names, Phone numbers, Physical addresses, Purchases, Social security numbers.

How many records were affected in the DC Health Link breach?

Approximately 48K+ records were affected based on current breach intelligence.

Is the DC Health Link breach confirmed?

Yes. This breach is treated as confirmed based on data observed in breach intelligence platforms.

Is the DC Health Link breach data being used by criminals?

Data circulation has been detected across breach-sharing channels. Downstream exploitation risk exists based on the nature of the exposed fields.

What should I do if I was affected by the DC Health Link breach?

Rotate passwords associated with DC Health Link, enable multi-factor authentication on email and financial accounts, and monitor for suspicious activity.

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Corporate Accountability

Organizations that collect personal data have a duty to implement reasonable safeguards and to notify affected individuals when breaches occur.

Scope assessments may evolve as investigations continue. Users should not rely solely on early estimates when making risk decisions.

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If you are:
  • A public-facing individual
  • A high-profile executive
  • A customer of DC Health Link
  • Or simply concerned about credential reuse

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Classification Tags

Data Exfiltration
SSN
Email
Phone
Address