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Mastercard Priceless Specials

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The German Mastercard bonus program experienced a breach, exposing personal and financial data.

Records exposed
89,388 records
Breach date
Breach Aug 20, 2019
Last update
Updated Sep 1, 2019
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesIP addressesNamesPartial credit card dataPhone numbersSalutations

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In August 2019, the German Mastercard bonus program, "Priceless Specials," was reportedly breached, resulting in the exposure of personal information, including names, email addresses, phone numbers, partial credit card data, salutations, and IP addresses associated with approximately 89,388 records. This breach led to the suspension of the program, highlighting concerns about the security of personal data in loyalty programs.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Exposed personal and partial financial data may lead to financial fraud and identity theft.
Business Impact
The breach resulted in reputational harm and service suspension for Mastercard Germany.
Affected Sectors
  • Banking and Financial Services
Geographic Impact
  • Germany

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Monitor financial statements and report suspicious activities.
  • •Update and strengthen passwords associated with exposed accounts.
  • •Enable two-factor authentication where available.

Preventive Measures

  • •Regularly review and update systems' security protocols.
  • •Conduct frequent security audits and vulnerability assessments.
  • •Educate users and employees about phishing and other attack methods.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.

Names, emails, IP addresses, phone numbers, salutations, and partial credit card data were among the disclosed data.