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Someone at BrowserStack is leaking users' email addresses

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April 5, 2026

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Summary

BrowserStack has been found to be leaking users' email addresses. A user discovered the leak after signing up for their Open Source program and subsequently receiving unsolicited emails.

Key Takeaways

A user received unsolicited emails after signing up for BrowserStack, indicating a potential data leak.
Apollo.io confirmed that the user's email address was obtained from BrowserStack, which shares user data with its network.
The user suspects that BrowserStack may be selling or giving away user data, or that an employee is leaking information.
The date of the data collection by Apollo.io was February 25, 2026.

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Concerns

The use of third-party services by BrowserStack raises serious concerns about user data privacy, as it appears they may be sharing or selling user information without consent.
The situation highlights potential ethical and legal issues surrounding data sharing practices, particularly with platforms like Apollo.io that may not prioritize user privacy.
There are alarming implications if an employee or contractor at BrowserStack is exfiltrating user data, indicating a severe breach of trust and security.