Kendo

Kendo is a data platform primarily serving recruiters, sales professionals, and marketers by providing access to a vast database of professional profiles. The service, often referred to as an "Email Finder" or "Sourcing Ninja," allows users to find both business and personal email addresses, phone numbers, and social profiles for millions of professionals. Their database is extensive, with claims of over 250 million verified professional profiles. Kendo's tools are designed to integrate with a user's existing CRM or ATS systems, facilitating lead generation and outreach campaigns. The exposure of direct contact information like personal emails and mobile numbers increases the risk of unsolicited marketing, phishing attempts, and potential scams for the individuals in their database. Bad actors could misuse this readily available contact data to target professionals with fraudulent schemes or harassment. To mitigate these risks, individuals should be cautious about the information they share on professional networking sites and can request to have their data removed from such databases.