China Company Info

In 2021, a massive data breach occurred, compromising the personal information of millions of Chinese citizens. The leak involved 8,957,778 records belonging to various Chinese companies. The data included sensitive information such as names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses.

The data breach was discovered by the cybersecurity firm Qihoo 360. The compromised data is believed to have been collected from multiple sources, including corporate databases and websites. The exact cause of the leak is still under investigation, but it is suspected that it may have been caused by a vulnerability in a third-party software or a phishing attack.

The data breach has raised concerns about the privacy and security of personal data in China. The Chinese government has since launched an investigation into the incident and has taken steps to strengthen cybersecurity measures. Companies have also been urged to improve their data security practices to prevent similar breaches in the future.