Moneycontrol Data Breach (September 2017)
moneycontrol.com
About This Breach
Moneycontrol.com, a prominent financial information platform, reportedly experienced a data breach that has put the personal data of over 700,000 users at risk. The breach, which took place around six to seven months prior to being made public, saw details like email addresses, dehashed passwords, country, phone number, date of birth, gender, and address exposed. While the hacker claims to have accessed data of over 40 million users, they are currently offering details of only 700,000 users for sale.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://inc42.com/buzz/moneycontrol-resets-passwords-en-masse-after-alleged-data-breach/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check if I was in the Moneycontrol breach?
Type your email address into the search box on our data breach check page. If it appears in the Moneycontrol 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 Moneycontrol data breach happen?
Moneycontrol was breached in Sep 2017. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Moneycontrol breach?
762,699 records were exposed, making it the #465 largest of the 796 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Moneycontrol breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Passwords, Genders, Geographic locations, Phone numbers.
What should I do if I was affected by the Moneycontrol breach?
Change your password on Moneycontrol and anywhere you reused it, and make the new one long and unique. 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
Your password was exposed as plain text. Change it now on Moneycontrol and anywhere you reused it. Make the new one long and unique.
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.
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.