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Lazada RedMart
HighLazada RedMart breach exposed 1.1M user records with sensitive data.
1,107,789 recordsBreach Jul 30, 2020Updated Nov 10, 2020
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesNamesPartial credit card dataPasswordsPhone numbersPhysical addresses
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In July 2020, Lazada RedMart, an online grocery platform, experienced a data breach impacting over 1.1 million user records. The compromised information included email addresses, names, phone numbers, physical addresses, partial credit card numbers, and passwords hashed using SHA-1. This incident was disclosed in October 2020 when the data emerged for sale on a marketplace.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users faced a heightened risk of phishing, fraud, and identity theft due to the exposure of personal and limited financial data.
- Business Impact
- Lazada experienced reputational damage, customer trust issues, and potential financial implications from regulatory fines.
- Affected Sectors
- E-commerce
- Retail
- Geographic Impact
- Primarily Singapore
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Monitor personal accounts for suspicious activity.
- •Update passwords on compromised accounts.
- •Activate account security features such as 2FA.
Preventive Measures
- •Use unique passwords hashed with modern algorithms.
- •Implement robust network monitoring for real-time threat detection.
- •Educate staff on security best practices and response protocols.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Change your RedMart password and activate 2FA on all related accounts.