Baydöner
HighThe Baydöner breach exposed personal data of over 1.2M users, including email addresses and passwords.
- Records exposed
- 1,266,822 records
- Breach date
- Breach Mar 8, 2026
- Last update
- Updated Mar 15, 2026
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Why does this breach matter?
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In March 2026, a data breach impacted the Turkish restaurant chain Baydöner, compromising the personal information of over 1.2 million individuals. The exposed data included email addresses, names, phone numbers, geographic locations, and plaintext passwords. Furthermore, some records contained Turkish national ID numbers and dates of birth. Payment or financial data was confirmed not to be affected by the incident.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Elevated risk due to exposure of sensitive personal identifiers and plaintext passwords.
- Business Impact
- Reputational damage and potential regulatory scrutiny due to insufficient data protection measures.
- Affected Sectors
- Hospitality
- Retail
- Geographic Impact
- Turkey
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Immediately update any accounts sharing the exposed passwords.
- •Enable multifactor authentication where possible.
- •Monitor accounts for unusual activity.
- •Be vigilant against phishing attempts using exposed personal information.
Preventive Measures
- •Utilize robust encryption for sensitive data in transit and at rest.
- •Implement comprehensive monitoring for unauthorized access.
- •Conduct regular security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- •Educate employees on cybersecurity practices including phishing detection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.