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ixigo

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ixigo suffered a data breach in January 2019, exposing sensitive user data.

Records exposed
17,204,697 records
Breach date
Breach Jan 3, 2019
Last update
Updated Mar 17, 2019
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Auth tokensDevice informationEmail addressesGendersNamesPasswordsPhone numbersSalutationsSocial media profilesUsernames

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In January 2019, ixigo, a travel and hotel booking platform, faced a data breach affecting over 17 million users. Compromised information included email addresses, names, phone numbers, social media connections, and passwords hashed using MD5, a less secure encryption method. The stolen data was later listed on a dark web marketplace.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Exposed data could lead to phishing attempts and unauthorized access.
Business Impact
Reputational damage and trust issues with existing and future users.
Affected Sectors
  • Travel and Hospitality
Geographic Impact
  • Potentially international

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Change passwords immediately if reused across platforms.
  • •Monitor credit and account activity for unusual transactions.
  • •Be cautious of phishing attempts targeting this data.

Preventive Measures

  • •Regularly update passwords using strong, unique combinations.
  • •Enable two-factor authentication where available.
  • •Stay informed about data breach notifications relevant to your accounts.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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Attribution

Additional attribution provided with the breach record.

BenjaminBlue@exploit.im