Data breach
Vianet data breach
94,353 accounts · breached April 8, 2020
What happened
In April 2020, the Nepalese internet service provider Vianet suffered a data breach. The attack on the ISP led to the exposure of 177k customer records including 94k unique email addresses. Also exposed were names, phone numbers and physical addresses.
What data leaked
- Email addresses
- Names
- Phone numbers
- Physical addresses
What to do if you had an account
- Turn on two-step sign-in. Enable two-factor authentication where the service offers it, preferably with an authenticator app or a passkey. A leaked password alone is then not enough to get in.
- Expect targeted phishing. Leaked contact details are used to write convincing fake messages that mention the breached company or your real name. Do not click links in unexpected emails or texts about this account; go to the site by typing its address.
- Watch for scam calls and SIM swaps. Be suspicious of calls and texts that claim to be from your bank or a courier. Ask your mobile operator for a port-out or SIM-change PIN if it offers one.
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