Tangerine
tangerinetelecom.com.au
About This Breach
Tangerine Telecom Data Breach in February 2024 affected over 240K customer records and the exposed data included physical and email addresses, names, phone numbers, and dates of birth.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | No reference available |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Tangerine data breach happen?
Tangerine was breached in Feb 2024. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 9, 2024.
How many records were exposed in the Tangerine breach?
244,495 records were exposed, making it the #592 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Tangerine breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Names, Dates of birth, Passwords, Phone numbers, Physical addresses.
What should I do if I was affected by the Tangerine 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?
Change Your Passwords
Update your password immediately, using 12+ characters with numbers and symbols.
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.
Use a Password Manager
Never reuse passwords: use a password manager to generate unique ones for each account.