The data has been offered for $6,000 by a user in a cybercrime forum, claiming it includes extensive personal and professional information such as corporate emails, job titles, and links to social media.
DemandScience clarified that the data in question is publicly accessible business contact details, indicating that they do not collect or process sensitive personal information.
The statement highlights the ongoing cycle within data brokerage, where data is gathered from publicly accessible sources, sold by data brokers, and ultimately exploited by malicious actors.
While the data isn't believed to have been directly obtained from their systems, there are ongoing concerns regarding how threat actors acquire information from various sources.
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