ECCIE Database

The ECCIE Database eccie.net leak occurred in 2021, resulting in the exposure of approximately 547,203 records. The leaked information included email addresses, usernames, and phone numbers.

The ECCIE Database, reportedly owned by a company that provides online marketing and advertising services, had maintained a vast repository of user data. The stolen records revealed a significant list of compromised individually identifiable information (PII) belonging to victims who had interacted with the database.

The leaked data contained a mixture of personal and professional contacts, including workplaces, social media platforms, and email services. This correlates with the websites actual purpose of providing a contact directory for the email marketing industry. The ECCIE Database was expected to be a trusted platform for professionals to share contact information, which led to the massive breach.

The exact motive and perpetrator behind the leak remain unclear. Notably, the incident did not involve ransomware attacks, which often prioritize financial gain. The exposed user data significantly increased the risk of identity theft, phishing, and targeted advertising for the victims involved.