A data breach involving Alltech Consulting Services — which matches global job seekers with employers in the US and Canada — was discovered and reported to WebsitePlanet by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler.
What happened:
A non-password-protected file containing 2 million records of 200,000 tech job seekers was exposed. The leaked data includes personally identifiable information like partial SSNs, passport numbers, emails, phone numbers, and visa/green card status.
Why it matters:
This could lead to identity theft, employment fraud, and phishing attacks. In the wrong hands, it provides criminals a list of high-value targets for scams.
To learn more, read the detailed report here:https://www.websiteplanet.com/news/alltechconsultinginc-breach-report/
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Job Seekers Personally Identifiable Information Exposed Online by a Tech Recruitment Service
A data breach involving Alltech Consulting Services — which matches global job seekers with employers in the US and Canada — was discovered and reported to WebsitePlanet by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler.
What happened:
A non-password-protected file containing 2 million records of 200,000 tech job seekers was exposed. The leaked data includes personally identifiable information like partial SSNs, passport numbers, emails, phone numbers, and visa/green card status.
Why it matters:
This could lead to identity theft, employment fraud, and phishing attacks. In the wrong hands, it provides criminals a list of high-value targets for scams.
To learn more, read the detailed report here:https://www.websiteplanet.com/news/alltechconsultinginc-breach-report/
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