Payhere
payhere.lk
About This Breach
PayHere, a fintech company based in Sri Lanka, experienced a cyber attack in april 2022 resulting in a 36-hour service outage exposing over 1.5 million payment records, including IP and physical addresses, names, phone numbers, purchase histories, and partially obfuscated credit card data.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://blog.payhere.lk/ensuring-integrity-on-payhere-cybersecurity-incident/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Payhere data breach happen?
Payhere was breached in Mar 2022. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Payhere breach?
1,578,545 records were exposed, making it the #321 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Payhere breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Phone numbers, Names, Physical addresses.
What should I do if I was affected by the Payhere 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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What Should You Do?
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.
Beware of Scam Mail
Be skeptical of unexpected correspondence requesting personal details.
Monitor Your Accounts
Set up login alerts and review account activity regularly for suspicious access.