Zoomcar

zoomcar.com

3,589,270
Exposed Records
Jul 2018
Breach Date
8 years ago
Hard to Crack
Password Risk
Transport industry
Transport
Industry
Added to XposedOrNot on November 8, 2023 · #235 of 763 breaches by records exposed

About This Breach

Indian self drive service Zoomcar's database was hacked and 3.5 million user data got leaked. The actual breach happenned around July 2018 and exposed data got leaked out in public by 2020 only.

Data Exposed

Names
Email addresses
Phone numbers
Passwords
IP addresses

Breach Details

Breach Type Data Breach
Searchable Yes
Verified Yes
Sensitive Data No
Reference https://www.team-bhp.com/news/zoomcar-hacked-data-35-million-users-sale (opens in new tab)

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the Zoomcar data breach happen?

Zoomcar was breached in Jul 2018. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.

How many records were exposed in the Zoomcar breach?

3,589,270 records were exposed, making it the #235 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.

What data was exposed in the Zoomcar breach?

The exposed data includes: Names, Email addresses, Phone numbers, Passwords, IP addresses.

What should I do if I was affected by the Zoomcar 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.

Recommended

Watch for Phishing Calls & SMS

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

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.