COMELEC
comelec.gov.ph
About This Breach
Comelec was attacked in March 2016, resulting in the leak of data on 55 million Filipino voters. This exposed sensitive details like genders, marital statuses, physical characteristics, and biometric fingerprint data. Additionally, 228k email addresses were compromised.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | No reference available |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the COMELEC data breach happen?
COMELEC was breached in Mar 2016. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on February 2, 2024.
How many records were exposed in the COMELEC breach?
210,794 records were exposed, making it the #607 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the COMELEC breach?
The exposed data includes: Names, Usernames, Email addresses, Physical addresses, Genders, Dates of birth, Phone numbers.
What should I do if I was affected by the COMELEC 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.
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.