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Zoomcar
HighZoomcar's 2018 breach exposed 3.5M records containing personal and login details.
3,589,795 recordsBreach Jul 1, 2018Updated Jun 5, 2020
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesIP addressesNamesPasswordsPhone numbers
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In July 2018, Zoomcar, a self-drive car rental service, experienced a data breach that led to the exposure of sensitive user information. A total of 3,589,795 records were compromised, including names, email addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses, and passwords hashed with bcrypt. The breached data later surfaced on a dark web marketplace in 2020, indicating delayed exposure.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users faced the risk of their personal and account details being misused.
- Business Impact
- Zoomcar's reputation and user trust were noticeably impacted.
- Affected Sectors
- Transportation
- Technology
- Geographic Impact
- India
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Change Zoomcar account passwords immediately.
- •Monitor accounts for suspicious activity.
- •Enable two-factor authentication where possible.
- •Avoid reusing passwords across services.
Preventive Measures
- •Use unique, strong passwords for each service.
- •Be cautious of suspicious emails and communications.
- •Regularly review account activity and update credentials.
- •Use password managers to securely store login information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
The breach included names, email addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses, and bcrypt-hashed passwords.