[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$frry2z477uxa0":3},{"success":4,"breach":5},true,{"_id":6,"name":7,"title":8,"slug":7,"domain":9,"breachDate":10,"addedDate":11,"modifiedDate":12,"contentUpdatedAt":13,"source":14,"sourceUrl":15,"sourceUrls":16,"pwnCount":17,"affectedCount":17,"affectedCountStatus":18,"affectedCountLowerBound":19,"affectedCountUnit":20,"hasEnglishDescription":4,"severity":21,"dataClasses":22,"description":32,"seoTitle":15,"seoTitleEn":33,"seoDescription":15,"seoDescriptionEn":34,"logoUrl":35,"isVerified":4,"isSensitive":4,"isSpamList":36,"isMalware":36,"company":37},"68e3266eda11adda488253cb","tigo","Tigo Data Breach","tigo.chat","2023-03-31T00:00:00.000Z","2023-07-24T23:25:32.000Z","2026-07-03T15:12:31.942Z","2026-07-18T23:59:40.894Z","Third party breach","",[],700394,"known",null,"unknown","High",[23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31],"Device information","Email addresses","Genders","Geographic locations","IP addresses","Names","Private messages","Profile photos","Usernames","\u003Cp>The Tigo data breach is a widespread social platform data incident from 2023 associated with the China-based video chat platform Tigo. The record includes 700,394 unique email addresses. The types of data include device information, email addresses, gender information, geographic locations, IP addresses, names, private messages, profile photos, and usernames. Due to the private message and photo fields, the record is considered sensitive.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Leaking Data Types and Risks\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>In this case, the email, username, name, IP, and location fields match the user's online identity in detail. Profile photos and private messages increase the privacy risk. Device information can also be used for technical targeting or fake security alerts.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Password or payment card fields are not listed in the record. Nevertheless, private messages and profile photos are among the most sensitive areas in social platform violations. Users should consider not only phishing but also reputation, harassment, and profile matching risks.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Verified Scope and Boundaries\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The date of the incident is March 31, 2023, and the number of affected emails is recorded as 700,394. Reliable records indicate 300 GB of data and more than 100 million rows; the number of unique emails is around 700 thousand. Data fields include name, username, email, IP, gender, profile picture, and private messages.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>When explaining the scope, the raw number of rows should not be confused with the number of unique emails. It may not be expected that every user has all the private message or photo fields; however, due to the nature of the fields, positive matches should be evaluated carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>User Groups at Risk\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Users at risk are those who have a Tigo account and have shared video chats or social profile information. For people who use the same photo or username on other platforms, the risk of cross-matching is high.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Users with private messages and photos should additionally assess the risk of blackmail, harassment, or fake accounts. Location and IP information can make messages more personal and convincing.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Urgent Measures to Be Taken\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Matched users should check the security settings on Tigo and other social accounts used with the same username. If the same photos are used on other platforms, visibility and privacy settings should be reviewed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Instead of opening incoming links directly, the user should log in through the known web address or official application of the relevant service. Knowing the caller's name, email, address, order, or profile information does not prove that they are trustworthy. One-time verification codes, payment card information, or account passwords should not be shared in any support conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Long-Term Security Strategies\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>In the long term, the habit of using a password manager, unique passwords, two-factor authentication, and removing unnecessary personal information from accounts reduces risk. Reusing the same email address across different platforms makes it easier to combine data from different breaches; using a separate email or alias for critical accounts can be considered.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Sharing real names, location, photos, and private messages on social and video chat platforms should be managed carefully. Users should use separate email, strong passwords, and limited profile visibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Record Control and User Action\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>LeakData check indicates whether the queried email address is found in this record. A positive result does not necessarily mean that all data fields definitely belong to that user; however, it is a sufficient warning for precautionary measures. A negative result only indicates that there is no match in this dataset, and does not eliminate the possibility of appearing in other breaches.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A positive result is a high-priority alert in terms of social profile and private message privacy. A negative result means there is no match within this record; the same email should also be checked separately on other social platforms.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Since there are private messages and profile photos in Tigo records, users need to focus not only on the account password but also on visibility and reputation risks. If the same profile photo or username is used on other social networks, accounts can be linked. Therefore, users who receive a positive match need to review their social media privacy settings and photo visibility separately.\u003C\u002Fp>","Tigo Data Breach (700.4 Thousand Reported Records)","Tigo Data Breach. 700.4 Thousand reported records were reported. Reported data: Device information, Email addresses, Genders. Review the scope, risks, and…","\u002Fuploads\u002Flogo\u002Ftigo_chat.webp",false,{"name":38,"sector":39,"country":40,"website":9,"websiteArchiveUrl":15,"websiteStatus":15,"websiteCheckedAt":19},"Tigo","Video Chat \u002F Social Media","China"]