TAPAirPortugal
tapfly.com
About This Breach
TAP, Portugal's national airline, disclosed a cyberattack in which hackers accessed and published customers' personal data on the dark web in 2022. The stolen information includes names, nationalities, email and home addresses, phone contacts, and frequent flyer numbers.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/portugals-tap-says-hackers-stole-published-passengers-personal-data-2022-09-22/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the TAPAirPortugal data breach happen?
TAPAirPortugal was breached in Aug 2022. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the TAPAirPortugal breach?
5,809,236 records were exposed, making it the #182 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the TAPAirPortugal breach?
The exposed data includes: Dates of birth, Names, Genders, Physical addresses, Phone numbers, Email addresses.
What should I do if I was affected by the TAPAirPortugal 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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Beware of Scam Mail
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Monitor Your Accounts
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