Gaadi
gaadi.com
About This Breach
Gaadi.com is a popular online marketplace for buying and selling used cars in India. In 2015, the company suffered a data breach that exposed the personal information of over 4.2 million users, including names, email addresses, phone numbers, and vehicle information. The breach was discovered when a hacker claimed to have stolen the data and posted it for sale on a dark web marketplace. Gaadi.com confirmed the breach and urged its users to change their passwords immediately.
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 Gaadi data breach happen?
Gaadi was breached in May 2015. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Gaadi breach?
4,260,548 records were exposed, making it the #216 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Gaadi breach?
The exposed data includes: Usernames, Passwords, Genders, Email addresses, Geographic locations, IP addresses.
What should I do if I was affected by the Gaadi 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?
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.
Review Device Security
Update your devices and browsers, and check for unauthorized logins.
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.