DATA EXPOSURE INCIDENT

RocketText Data Breach


Status: Confirmed

31.6M+Records
Jan, 2020Breach
Feb, 2025Data Posted
5/10Severity
LowThreat Level

Breach Intelligence Summary


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

Attack: Data Exfiltration via Under investigation

Timeline: Breach (Jan, 2020) · Reported (Feb, 2025) · Leak (Feb, 2025)

Exposure: 31.6M+ records · IP Address, Email, Name, Home Address

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

Summary

In May 2019 ApexSMS Inc.—which operates under the names Mobile Drip and Rocket Text—suffered a major breach when an unsecured MongoDB instance exposed roughly 80 million records containing sensitive customer data. Later in January 2020 another breach involving Rocket Text was discovered that affected about 32 million records including email addresses home addresses IP addresses and phone numbers. Although both incidents were caused by misconfigured unprotected databases, they occurred at different times and impacted different volumes of data.

About RocketText

RocketText 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 RocketText 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:
IP Address
Email
Name
Home Address
Not confirmed in dataset:
Passwords (plaintext)
Social Security Numbers
Payment card data

Dark Web Verification

Status: Confirmed

  • Dataset containing approximately 31.6M+ 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 RocketText 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:
RocketText 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 RocketText 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 RocketText data breach?

In Jan, 2020, RocketText experienced a data breach that resulted in the exposure of approximately 31.6M+ records containing personal information.

What data was exposed in the RocketText breach?

The exposed data includes IP Address, Email, Name, Home Address.

How many records were affected in the RocketText breach?

Approximately 31.6M+ records were affected based on current breach intelligence.

Is the RocketText breach confirmed?

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

Is the RocketText 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 RocketText breach?

Rotate passwords associated with RocketText, 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 RocketText
  • 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
Email
Address