Whitepages

In 2016, Whitepages, an American data broker, experienced a massive data breach that compromised the personal information of millions of individuals. The leak, which was discovered by the security firm LeakedSource, exposed over 116 million records, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses.

The breach occurred due to a vulnerability in Whitepages API, which allowed unauthorized access to its database. LeakedSource reported that the exposed data belonged to individuals residing in various countries, with the majority being from the United States. The breach raised concerns about data privacy and security, as it highlighted the potential risks associated with sharing personal information online.