LinkedIn Scrape (2021)
linkedin.com
About This Breach
LinkedIn, a professional networking platform, had public profile data scraped and later sold online in 2021, exposing around 400M records including 125M unique email addresses, names, locations, genders, and job titles.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Scrape |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | No reference available |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the LinkedIn Scrape (2021) data breach happen?
LinkedIn Scrape (2021) was breached in Apr 2021. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on May 23, 2026.
How many records were exposed in the LinkedIn Scrape (2021) breach?
125,724,601 records were exposed, making it the #21 largest of the 783 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the LinkedIn Scrape (2021) breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Names, Genders, Social media profiles, Job titles.
What should I do if I was affected by the LinkedIn Scrape (2021) breach?
Change your password on the affected service (and anywhere you reused it), turn on two-factor authentication, and set up free breach alerts on XposedOrNot so you know the moment your email appears in a new breach.
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What Should You Do?
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