EstanteVirtual
estantevirtual.com.br
About This Breach
Estante Virtual, the largest book portal in Brazil, experienced a data breach on February,2019. This breach compromised a substantial amount of data, including 4.4 million lines of email addresses and plain-text passwords. The breached data also included phone numbers, physical addresses, and dates of birth.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.zdnet.com/article/round-4-hacker-returns-and-puts-26mil-user-records-for-sale-on-the-dark-web/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the EstanteVirtual data breach happen?
EstanteVirtual was breached in Feb 2019. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on December 30, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the EstanteVirtual breach?
5,417,066 records were exposed, making it the #185 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the EstanteVirtual breach?
The exposed data includes: Names, Email addresses, Phone numbers, Dates of birth, Passwords, Physical addresses.
What should I do if I was affected by the EstanteVirtual 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.
What Should You Do?
Change Your Passwords
Update your password immediately, using 12+ characters with numbers and symbols.
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.
Use a Password Manager
Never reuse passwords: use a password manager to generate unique ones for each account.