Instantcheckmate Database (By PeopleConnect)

In 2019, a massive leak exposed over 11 million records from Instantcheckmate, a background check service. The leaked database contained sensitive personal information, including names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and Social Security numbers. The data breach was discovered by security researcher Vinny Troia, who reported it to Instantcheckmate and the media.

Instantcheckmate is a website that provides background check services for a fee. The company collects data from public records, court documents, and other sources. The leaked database contained information on individuals who had used Instantcheckmates services, as well as on people who had been searched for by Instantcheckmate users.

The leak was a major security breach that exposed the personal information of millions of people. It is still unknown how the leak occurred, but it is believed that it was caused by a vulnerability in Instantcheckmates website.