PaddyPower

paddypower.com

590,854
Exposed Records
Oct 2010
Breach Date
15 years ago
Unknown
Password Risk
Energy industry
Energy
Industry
Added to XposedOrNot on November 8, 2023 · #479 of 763 breaches by records exposed

About This Breach

Irish bookmaker Paddy Power disclosed a data breach that occurred in 2010, where the personal details of approximately 600,000 customers were stolen. The stolen data included names, addresses, dates of birth, and security question answers, but no financial information was compromised.

Data Exposed

Usernames
Names
Dates of birth
Phone numbers
Physical addresses
Security questions and answers
IP addresses
Email addresses

Breach Details

Breach Type Data Breach
Searchable Yes
Verified Yes
Sensitive Data No
Reference https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/jul/31/paddy-power-data-649k-customers-stolen-website-hacked-2010 (opens in new tab)

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the PaddyPower data breach happen?

PaddyPower was breached in Oct 2010. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.

How many records were exposed in the PaddyPower breach?

590,854 records were exposed, making it the #479 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.

What data was exposed in the PaddyPower breach?

The exposed data includes: Usernames, Names, Dates of birth, Phone numbers, Physical addresses, Security questions and answers, IP addresses, Email addresses.

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

High Priority

Enable Two-Factor Authentication

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

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Watch for Phishing Calls & SMS

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

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Beware of Scam Mail

Be skeptical of unexpected correspondence requesting personal details.

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Review Device Security

Update your devices and browsers, and check for unauthorized logins.

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Monitor Your Accounts

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