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Vodafone Iceland suffered a data breach in November 2013, exposing sensitive user information.

Records exposed
56,021 records
Breach date
Breach Nov 30, 2013
Last update
Updated May 13, 2019
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Credit cardsEmail addressesGovernment issued IDsIP addressesNamesPasswordsPhone numbersPhysical addressesPurchasesSMS messagesUsernames

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In November 2013, Vodafone Iceland was targeted in a cybersecurity incident where data was publicly exposed by a Turkish hacking group known as 'Maxn3y'. This breach involved the compromise of personally identifiable information (PII), server logs, and password data sourced from various internal systems.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
End users experienced exposure of sensitive personal information, including government-issued IDs, SMS communications, and passwords.
Business Impact
The incident likely caused reputational damage to Vodafone Iceland and presented risks of regulatory penalties and customer trust erosion.
Affected Sectors
  • Telecommunications
Geographic Impact
  • Iceland

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Immediately change passwords associated with affected accounts.
  • •Monitor accounts for unauthorized transactions or activities.
  • •Be cautious of phishing attempts using exposed data.

Preventive Measures

  • •Utilize strong password policies and enforce two-factor authentication.
  • •Regularly review and secure sensitive data storage mechanisms.
  • •Conduct third-party security assessments and penetration testing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Data included usernames, email addresses, passwords, social security numbers, SMS messages, server logs, and more.