Equilar, Inc.

Equilar is a data solutions provider that specializes in corporate leadership and executive compensation data. Their primary customers are corporations, institutional investors, and advisory firms who use the data for executive compensation benchmarking, recruiting, and business development. The company maintains a database of nearly one million profiles of executives and board members, which includes their work history, compensation, and professional connections. This detailed information on corporate leaders, including compensation and affiliations, could be exploited by malicious actors for sophisticated phishing schemes, social engineering attacks, or to exert pressure on individuals. The exposure of such detailed professional and financial data increases the risk of targeted fraud and identity theft for high-level executives. To mitigate these risks, individuals should be cautious about the professional information they share publicly and can request to opt out of Equilar's data collection.