DATA EXPOSURE INCIDENT

QuestionPro Data Breach


Status: Confirmed

22.2M+Records
May, 2022Breach
8/5/22Data Posted
5/10Severity
LowThreat Level

Breach Intelligence Summary


Entity: QuestionPro · Actor: Unknown · Source: Have I Been Pwned / ObscureIQ intelligence

Attack: Data Extortion via Under investigation

Timeline: Breach (May, 2022) · Reported (Aug, 2022) · Leak (8/5/22)

Exposure: 22.2M+ records · Browser user agent details, Email, IP addresses, Survey results

Status: Confirmed · Risk: Low (Credential reuse / phishing)

Summary

In May 2022 the survey website QuestionPro was the target of an extortion attempt relating to an alleged data breach. Over 100GB of data containing 22M unique email addresses (some of which appear to be generated by the platform) are alleged to have been extracted from the service along with IP addresses browser user agents and results relating to surveys. QuestionPro would not confirm whether a breach had occurred (although they did confirm they were the target of an extortion attempt) so the data was initially flagged as “unverified”. Subsequent verification by impacted HIBP subscribers later led to the removal of the unverified flag.

About QuestionPro

QuestionPro 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 QuestionPro 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:
Low
Signal
Status
Dark web marketplace listings
Unknown
Credential stuffing list overlap
Unknown
Phishing campaign relevance
Unknown
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:
Browser user agent details
Email
IP addresses
Survey results
Not confirmed in dataset:
Passwords (plaintext)
Social Security Numbers
Payment card data

Dark Web Verification

Status: Confirmed

  • Dataset containing approximately 22.2M+ records has been identified in breach intelligence sources.
  • The data is indexed and searchable across breach notification platforms.

Impact

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

Primary downstream threats include:
  • Targeted phishing referencing QuestionPro accounts or services
  • Physical mail scams and address-based identity verification fraud
  • 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:
QuestionPro 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 QuestionPro 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 QuestionPro data breach?

In May, 2022, QuestionPro experienced a data breach that resulted in the exposure of approximately 22.2M+ records containing personal information.

What data was exposed in the QuestionPro breach?

The exposed data includes Browser user agent details, Email, IP addresses, Survey results.

How many records were affected in the QuestionPro breach?

Approximately 22.2M+ records were affected based on current breach intelligence.

Is the QuestionPro breach confirmed?

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

Is the QuestionPro breach data being used by criminals?

Data circulation has been reported 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 QuestionPro breach?

Rotate passwords associated with QuestionPro, 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 QuestionPro
  • 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 Extortion
Email
Address