Tesco
SourceHave I Been Pwned
StatusConfirmed breach
AddedFebruary 13, 2014
OccurredFebruary 12, 2014
Accounts affected2,239
Domaintesco.com
What was exposed
Email addressesPasswordsReward program balances
What to do if you were affected
- Change your password for this account, and anywhere you reused it. Turn on two-factor authentication.
- Expect more phishing and spam at this address. Treat messages that reference this company with extra caution.
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Protect your data Details
In February 2014, over 2,000 Tesco accounts with usernames, passwords and loyalty card balances appeared on Pastebin . Whilst the source of the breach is not clear, many confirmed the credentials were valid for Tesco and indeed they have a history of poor online security .
Frequently asked questions
What is the Tesco data breach?
In February 2014, over 2,000 Tesco accounts with usernames, passwords and loyalty card balances appeared on Pastebin . Whilst the source of the breach is not clear, many confirmed the credentials were valid for Tesco and indeed they have a history of poor...
When did the data breach happen?
This data breach occurred around February 2014.
How many accounts were affected?
Around 2,239 accounts were affected.
What information was exposed?
Exposed data included Email addresses, Passwords and Reward program balances.
What should I do if I was affected?
Change your password for this account, and anywhere you reused it. Turn on two-factor authentication. Expect more phishing and spam at this address. Treat messages that reference this company with extra caution.
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