Malindo Air Data Breach and Leak (March 2019)
malindoair.com
About This Breach
The Malindo Air data breach surfaced in early 2019, exposing tens of millions of customer records, which included 4.3 million unique email addresses. The breach divulged extensive personal information such as names, dates of birth, genders, physical addresses, phone numbers, and passport details.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | No reference available |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check if I was in the Malindo Air breach?
Type your email address into the search box on our data breach check page. If it appears in the Malindo Air breach, or any other, you'll see the breach name, date and what was exposed. It's free and nothing you type is stored.
When did the Malindo Air data breach happen?
Malindo Air was breached in Mar 2019. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Malindo Air breach?
4,327,245 records were exposed, making it the #225 largest of the 796 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Malindo Air breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Names, Phone numbers, Dates of birth, Genders, Nationalities.
What should I do if I was affected by the Malindo Air breach?
No password was in this breach, so the main risk is phishing. Be wary of emails, calls or texts that quote these details, 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?
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Watch for Phishing Calls & SMS
Be cautious of unexpected calls or texts asking for personal information.
Monitor Your Accounts
Set up login alerts and review account activity regularly for suspicious access.