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2023 Backup database leak — 20M (TruthFinder, Instant Checkmate)

2023 20.0M records affected Share on X

Data compromised

Customer information

Technical writeup

PeopleConnect (TruthFinder, Instant Checkmate background check services) confirmed breach after hackers leaked 2019 backup database. 20M customer records exposed.

Root cause

Inadvertent leak; 2019 backup database exposed.

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