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Paddy Power

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Paddy Power's 2010 data breach exposed sensitive customer details and was disclosed in 2014.

Records exposed
590,954 records
Breach date
Breach Oct 25, 2010
Last update
Updated Oct 11, 2015
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Account balancesDates of birthEmail addressesIP addressesNamesPhone numbersPhysical addressesSecurity questions and answersUsernamesWebsite activity

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In October 2010, Irish bookmaker Paddy Power experienced a security breach that exposed nearly 600,000 customers’ sensitive information, including personal and account details. The breach went undisclosed for nearly four years before public acknowledgment in July 2014.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Compromised users faced risks such as identity theft and fraud due to the exposure of personal information.
Business Impact
The breach impacted Paddy Power's reputation and customer trust, likely leading to revenue and legal implications.
Affected Sectors
  • Gambling and Betting Services
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change passwords for accounts using similar credentials.
  • •Monitor accounts for suspicious activity.
  • •Enable security measures such as two-factor authentication for online services used.

Preventive Measures

  • •Use strong and unique passwords for each account.
  • •Regularly update passwords and avoid security questions easily guessed from public data.
  • •Adopt data minimization practices when sharing personal details with services.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The breach exposed email addresses, names, phone numbers, physical addresses, account balances, and security questions with their answers.