Massive data leak from MC2 Data

Background verification company MC2 Data mistakenly left a database of more than 100 million US citizens’ personal data unprotected, putting the personal information of a huge number of people at risk.

The investigation found that MC2 Data, a public records processing and biographical data verification company, left a 2.2 TB database of information on millions of US citizens unprotected. The leaked data included names, email addresses, IP addresses, phone numbers, residential addresses, property records and employment history. This seriously violates privacy and threatens the security of millions of people. The breach also affected more than 2 million users who subscribed to MC2 Data’s services, potentially raising risks for employers, landlords and other stakeholders.

MC2 Data is a company specializing in biographical data verification and public records management, providing services to various organizations to make decisions based on the information collected. A data leak of this magnitude raises questions about the reliability and security of such services, especially in the face of increasing cybercrime.

The incident calls into question the ability of companies that process personal data to ensure security and privacy. A data breach could have serious legal implications for MC2 Data, leaving affected individuals vulnerable to fraud and cyber attacks.