Ixigo
ixigo.com
About This Breach
The travel booking site ixigo suffered a data breach in 2019. The compromised data included passwords, phone numbers, email addresses, authentication tokens, device information, genders, names, salutations, social media profiles, and usernames.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.ixigo.com/important-security-update-story-1135918 (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Ixigo data breach happen?
Ixigo was breached in Jan 2019. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Ixigo breach?
17,198,751 records were exposed, making it the #93 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Ixigo breach?
The exposed data includes: Names, Email addresses, Government IDs, Physical addresses, Device information, Genders, Social media profiles, Passwords.
What should I do if I was affected by the Ixigo 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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Enable Two-Factor Authentication
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Place a Fraud Alert
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Beware of Scam Mail
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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
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