PayHere
Overview
On March 27, 2022, PayHere was breached. Once the breach was discovered and verified, it was added to our database on May 2, 2022.
What data was compromised:
- Partial credit card data
- IP addresses
- Phone numbers
- Email addresses
- Physical addresses
- Names, Purchases
Find out if you were involved in this breach
We’ll help you quickly see if your email address was exposed in this breach, and understand what to do next.What to do to protect your personal info
Though passwords weren’t exposed in this breach, there are still steps you can take to better protect your personal info.
- Monitor your credit card statements
Look out for strange charges on your credit card. You may want to request a new card with a new number from your credit card issuer.
- Use a VPN to mask your IP address
Your Internet Protocol address (IP address) pinpoints your location and internet service provider. A service like Mozilla VPN masks your IP address to hide your location.
Try Mozilla VPN- Avoid sharing your phone number
Try to avoid giving out your phone number when signing up for new accounts or services. If a phone number isn’t required, don’t enter it.
- Use an email mask
Giving out your real email address makes it easier for hackers or trackers to find your passwords or target you online. A service like Firefox Relay hides your real email address while forwarding emails to your real inbox.
Try Firefox Relay- Avoid using addresses in passwords
Using addresses or the street where you grew up weaken your passwords. Since it’s easy to find this info publicly, it makes these passwords easy to guess.
- Use unique, strong passwords for every account
Password reuse puts all your accounts at risk. This means that if one password gets exposed, hackers have the keys to many accounts.
- Store passwords in a safe place
Put your login details in a secure place only you can access, such as a password manager. This also makes it easy to keep track of all your different passwords.
- Be cautious about giving out personal information
Don’t hand out personal data if you don’t have to. If you are asked to enter or give out your email address, ZIP code, or phone number, you can say no.
- Update software and apps regularly
Updating your smartphone apps, browsers, and operating systems makes your devices more secure. These updates fix bugs, software vulnerabilities, and security problems.
What is a website breach?
A website data breach happens when cyber criminals steal, copy, or expose personal information from online accounts. It’s usually a result of hackers finding a weak spot in the website’s security. Breaches can also happen when account information gets leaked by accident.