ELEVATED RISK BREACH

piZap Data Breach


Status: Confirmed

60.7M+Records
Dec, 2017Breach
Jul, 2019Data Posted
6/10Severity
ModerateThreat Level

Breach Intelligence Summary


Entity: piZap · Actor: Unknown · Source: DataBreach.com / ObscureIQ intelligence

Attack: Data Exfiltration via Under investigation

Timeline: Breach (Dec, 2017) · Reported (Jul, 2019) · Leak (Jul, 2019)

Exposure: 60.7M+ records · Email, Genders, Geographic locations, Name, Names, Passwords, Social media profiles, Usernames, Website activity

Status: Confirmed · Risk: Moderate (Account takeover)

Summary

In December 2017 piZap experienced a data breach and the compromised data was later sold on a dark web marketplace in February 2019. The breach included various user details, and passwords were exposed if accounts were created directly on piZap.

About piZap

piZap 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 piZap in any capacity, your data may be included in this breach.

Threat Actor: Unknown

The threat actor responsible for this breach has not been publicly identified or confirmed at this time.

Reported or suspected access method:
  • Under investigation

Breach Exploitation Status

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

Data Longevity:
1–3 years

Email addresses and usernames persist but credentials may rotate. Phishing risk remains elevated during this window.

Data Points Exposed

Data observed in the leaked dataset:
Email
Genders
Geographic locations
Name
Names
Passwords
Social media profiles
Usernames
Website activity
Not confirmed in dataset:
Social Security Numbers
Payment card data
Passport numbers

Dark Web Verification

Status: Confirmed

  • Dataset containing approximately 60.7M+ records has been identified in breach intelligence sources.
  • The data is indexed and searchable across breach notification platforms.

Impact

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

Primary downstream threats include:
  • Targeted phishing referencing piZap accounts or services
  • Credential stuffing against accounts sharing the same password
  • 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:
piZap 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 piZap account across other services.
Monitor Financial Accounts
Monitor accounts associated with your exposed email for unauthorized activity.
Suppress Personal Data
Remove exposed addresses, phone numbers, and enrichment data from broker networks and search engines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in the piZap data breach?

In Dec, 2017, piZap experienced a data breach that resulted in the exposure of approximately 60.7M+ records containing personal information.

What data was exposed in the piZap breach?

The exposed data includes Email, Genders, Geographic locations, Name, Names, Passwords, Social media profiles, Usernames, Website activity.

How many records were affected in the piZap breach?

Approximately 60.7M+ records were affected based on current breach intelligence.

Is the piZap breach confirmed?

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

Is the piZap 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 piZap breach?

Rotate passwords associated with piZap, 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.

ObscureIQ Advisory

We combine proprietary dark web access with commercial and restricted breach intelligence to verify exposure and assess real-world risk.

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

We can confirm whether your information is circulating and evaluate downstream threat vectors.

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Classification Tags

Data Exfiltration
Passwords
Email