Vodafone

vodafone.is

52,459
Exposed Records
Nov 2013
Breach Date
12 years ago
Hard to Crack
Password Risk
Telecommunication industry
Telecommunication
Industry
Added to XposedOrNot on November 8, 2023 · #714 of 763 breaches by records exposed

About This Breach

Vodafone's Icelandic division came under cyber attack in November 2013.The breach resulted in public exposure of a vast amount of data ranging from usernames and email addresses to more sensitive details like social security numbers,usernames and passwords.

Data Exposed

Username
Passwords
Names
IP addresses
Email addresses
Phone numbers
Government IDs
Physical addresses

Breach Details

Breach Type Data Breach
Searchable Yes
Verified Yes
Sensitive Data No
Reference No reference available

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the Vodafone data breach happen?

Vodafone was breached in Nov 2013. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.

How many records were exposed in the Vodafone breach?

52,459 records were exposed, making it the #714 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.

What data was exposed in the Vodafone breach?

The exposed data includes: Username, Passwords, Names, IP addresses, Email addresses, Phone numbers, Government IDs, Physical addresses.

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

Urgent

Change Your Passwords

Update your password immediately, using 12+ characters with numbers and symbols.

High Priority

Enable Two-Factor Authentication

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

Urgent

Place a Fraud Alert

Contact credit bureaus to place a fraud alert or credit freeze to prevent identity theft.

Recommended

Watch for Phishing Calls & SMS

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

Recommended

Beware of Scam Mail

Be skeptical of unexpected correspondence requesting personal details.

Recommended

Review Device Security

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

Recommended

Monitor Your Accounts

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

Best Practice

Use a Password Manager

Never reuse passwords: use a password manager to generate unique ones for each account.