Minted

minted.com

4,419,782
Exposed Records
May 2020
Breach Date
6 years ago
Hard to Crack
Password Risk
Retail industry
Retail
Industry
Added to XposedOrNot on November 8, 2023 · #213 of 763 breaches by records exposed

About This Breach

Minted notified in its website that it was impacted by a potential cybersecurity incident impacting ten companies and its company's users were breached by unauthorised parties. Exposed data includes names, email address, password.

Data Exposed

Names
Email addresses
Passwords
Physical addresses
Phone numbers

Breach Details

Breach Type Data Breach
Searchable Yes
Verified Yes
Sensitive Data No
Reference https://www.minted.com/data-incident-notice (opens in new tab)

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the Minted data breach happen?

Minted was breached in May 2020. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.

How many records were exposed in the Minted breach?

4,419,782 records were exposed, making it the #213 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.

What data was exposed in the Minted breach?

The exposed data includes: Names, Email addresses, Passwords, Physical addresses, Phone numbers.

What should I do if I was affected by the Minted 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?

Urgent

Change Your Passwords

Update your password immediately, using 12+ characters with numbers and symbols.

High Priority

Enable Two-Factor Authentication

Add 2FA on all supported accounts using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy.

Recommended

Watch for Phishing Calls & SMS

Be cautious of unexpected calls or texts asking for personal information.

Recommended

Beware of Scam Mail

Be skeptical of unexpected correspondence requesting personal details.

Recommended

Monitor Your Accounts

Set up login alerts and review account activity regularly for suspicious access.

Best Practice

Use a Password Manager

Never reuse passwords: use a password manager to generate unique ones for each account.