Manipulated Caiman

Overview

On ⁨July 16, 2023⁩, ⁨Manipulated Caiman⁩ was breached. Once the breach was discovered and verified, it was added to our database on ⁨August 15, 2023⁩.

What data was compromised:

  • Email addresses
Breach data provided by Have I Been Pwned

What to do to protect your personal info

Though passwords weren’t exposed in this breach, there are still steps you can take to better protect your personal info.

Use an email mask

Giving out your real email address makes it easier for hackers or trackers to find your passwords or target you online. A service like ⁨Firefox Relay⁩ hides your real email address while forwarding emails to your real inbox.

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Use unique, strong passwords for every account

Password reuse puts all your accounts at risk. This means that if one password gets exposed, hackers have the keys to many accounts.

Store passwords in a safe place

Put your login details in a secure place only you can access, such as a password manager. This also makes it easy to keep track of all your different passwords.

Be cautious about giving out personal information

Don’t hand out personal data if you don’t have to. If you are asked to enter or give out your email address, ZIP code, or phone number, you can say no.

Update software and apps regularly

Updating your smartphone apps, browsers, and operating systems makes your devices more secure. These updates fix bugs, software vulnerabilities, and security problems.

What is a data aggregator?

Data aggregators, or data brokers, collect information from public records and other sources, including data purchased from companies. They compile this information to create detailed consumer profiles, which are sold to businesses for marketing purposes. Hackers could use this data for profiling, impersonation, or other forms of fraud. You may not recognize some of these companies because data aggregators often collect information about people without them ever creating an account or signing up for a service.