Indiamart
indiamart.com
About This Breach
The online B2B marketplace, IndiaMART, experienced a data breach in 2021. The breach affected several types of user data, including phone numbers, email addresses, physical addresses, and names.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/retail/data-breach-or-data-scraping-with-over-38-million-records-up-for-grabs-indiamart-has-some-answering-to-do/articleshow/85563628.cms?from=mdr (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Indiamart data breach happen?
Indiamart was breached in May 2021. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Indiamart breach?
20,159,951 records were exposed, making it the #84 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Indiamart breach?
The exposed data includes: Name, Email addresses, Physical addresses, Phone numbers.
What should I do if I was affected by the Indiamart 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?
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.