Banorte
banorte.com
About This Breach
Banorte, a financial institution, experienced a significant data breach on014. A wide range of personal data was exposed in this breach, impacting the privacy of the bank's customers. Compromised data included government-issued IDs, phone numbers, email addresses, physical addresses, account balances, genders, and names of account holders.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://krebsonsecurity.com/2022/08/when-efforts-to-contain-a-data-breach-backfire/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Banorte data breach happen?
Banorte was breached in Aug 2014. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Banorte breach?
2,086,909 records were exposed, making it the #300 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Banorte breach?
The exposed data includes: Phone numbers, Physical addresses, Email addresses, Genders, Names, Government IDs.
What should I do if I was affected by the Banorte breach?
Change your password on the affected service (and anywhere you reused it), turn on two-factor authentication, and set up free breach alerts on XposedOrNot so you know the moment your email appears in a new breach.
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What Should You Do?
Enable Two-Factor Authentication
Add 2FA on all supported accounts using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy.
Place a Fraud Alert
Contact credit bureaus to place a fraud alert or credit freeze to prevent identity theft.
Watch for Phishing Calls & SMS
Be cautious of unexpected calls or texts asking for personal information.
Beware of Scam Mail
Be skeptical of unexpected correspondence requesting personal details.
Monitor Your Accounts
Set up login alerts and review account activity regularly for suspicious access.