Upstox
upstox.com
About This Breach
Upstox suffered a data breach in 2021. The compromised data included government-issued IDs, passwords, bank account numbers, phone numbers, email addresses, dates of birth, physical addresses, and personal details such as family members' names, genders, income levels, marital statuses, nationalities, and occupations.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/stock-markets/upstox-data-breach-a-wake-up-call-for-market-intermediaries/article34337829.ece (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Upstox data breach happen?
Upstox was breached in Apr 2021. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Upstox breach?
111,033 records were exposed, making it the #661 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Upstox breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Usernames, Dates of birth, Government IDs, Nationalities, Occupations, Phone numbers, Occupations, Passwords.
What should I do if I was affected by the Upstox 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
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Enable Two-Factor Authentication
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Place a Fraud Alert
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Watch for Phishing Calls & SMS
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Monitor Your Accounts
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Use a Password Manager
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