212Global.com

A data breach involving 212Global occurred in early 2021 when sensitive information was exposed via an unsecured database. The incident impacted users of the platform which provides global sourcing and logistics solutions. The leaked data contained personal identification details and contact information of registered users. Cybersecurity researchers discovered the open server which lacked basic authentication protocols allowing unauthorized access to the internal records. The scale of the leak included hundreds of thousands of entries potentially exposing users to phishing and social engineering attacks.