Oxfam
HighThe January 2021 breach at Oxfam Australia exposed personal and financial data of 1.8M supporters, elevating identity theft and fraud risks.
- Records exposed
- 1,834,006 records
- Breach date
- Breach Jan 20, 2021
- Last update
- Updated Mar 2, 2021
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 January 2021, Oxfam Australia experienced a significant data breach, compromising personal information of 1,834,006 individuals associated with the charity. Exposed data included names, dates of birth, genders, email addresses, phone numbers, physical addresses, and specific financial details such as partial credit card data and bank account numbers. Initially offered for sale on a popular hacking forum, the data was subsequently made freely available online, escalating risks of identity theft and fraud.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Potential misuse of financial details and identity theft for individuals involved.
- Business Impact
- Reputational damage and loss of trust among stakeholders and donors.
- Affected Sectors
- Non-Profit
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Monitor your financial statements closely for unrecognized transactions.
- •Place fraud alerts on credit files through relevant authorities.
- •Update account passwords for services relying on publicly disclosed email addresses.
Preventive Measures
- •Regularly audit access controls to sensitive data.
- •Enhance database and network security against unauthorized access.
- •Promptly investigate and report suspicious activities in system logs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.