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PropTiger suffered a breach in 2018 exposing user data including names, email addresses, and hashed passwords.

Records exposed
2,156,921 records
Breach date
Breach Jan 30, 2018
Last update
Updated Mar 24, 2020
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Dates of birthDevice informationEmail addressesGendersIP addressesNamesPasswords

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In January 2018, PropTiger, an Indian property platform, encountered a data breach where an extensive database of user and system information was compromised. This breach surfaced online two years later on a hacking forum, comprising significant user details such as names, email addresses, device metadata, and hashed passwords stored using MD5 encryption. Despite measures to secure information, the inherent characteristics of the hashed passwords heighten usability risks.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users may face phishing attacks or identity theft due to exposure of their personal data.
Business Impact
PropTiger faced reputational damage and potential compliance challenges under data protection regulations.
Affected Sectors
  • Real Estate
  • Online Services
Geographic Impact
  • India

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change passwords immediately.
  • •Enable two-factor authentication for associated accounts.
  • •Monitor accounts for unusual activity.
  • •Be vigilant against phishing attempts.

Preventive Measures

  • •Use strong, unique passwords.
  • •Implement secure hashing algorithms.
  • •Restrict access permissions.
  • •Conduct regular security audits.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Names, email addresses, device metadata, birth dates, genders, IP addresses, and hashed passwords were exposed.