People search IndiaMART data breach timeline because millions of customers entrust payment and identity data to everyday transactions. BreachHistory indexes 2 IndiaMART-linked incidents, with headline counts up to 38M+ in catalog rows. This page maps every attested event through 2026 with internal links to canonical records.
Why IndiaMART breach history matters
IndiaMART operates in Retail (India). Across indexed rows, recurring themes include cloud and database misconfiguration, unverified actor or scraping claims. Understanding the chronological pattern helps security teams, customers, and regulators separate confirmed disclosures from forum marketing.
Full timeline through 2026
2021 — 20–38M records
Cataloged incident. B2B marketplace. 38M records on hacking forum. 20.2M unique emails. Names, phone, addresses. Breach or scraping unclear. Troy Hunt/HIBP. Exposed categories include Emails, names, phone, addresses. BreachHistory cites approximately 38M+ affected records in this row. See the indiamart2021 and canonical BreachHistory entry.
2020 — 40k supplier records
Cataloged incident. IndiaMART online marketplace breach leaked sensitive data of more than 40,000 suppliers. Records discovered on cybercrime forums. Exposed categories include Details not publicly disclosed. BreachHistory cites approximately 40K+ affected records in this row. See the indiamart2020 and canonical BreachHistory entry.
Patterns and analysis
- Cloud and database misconfiguration — appears across multiple IndiaMART catalog entries; prioritize controls that address this class of failure.
- Unverified actor or scraping claims — appears across multiple IndiaMART catalog entries; prioritize controls that address this class of failure.
- Record-count hygiene — BreachHistory indexes actor-cited figures separately from company-confirmed totals; read each row's technicalWriteup before treating counts as fact.
- 2026 monitoring — New disclosures roll into this timeline as they are verified or labeled unverified per catalog policy.
What to do if you may be affected
- Step 1: Enable phishing-resistant MFA on every account tied to this brand.
- Step 2: Use unique passwords and a password manager—breach rows often involve credential reuse.
- Step 3: Monitor official company breach notices and regulator filings, not dark-web downloads.
- Step 4: Use virtual card numbers for online checkout where your bank supports it.
- Step 5: Bookmark the IndiaMART company page for new 2026+ disclosures.
Canonical BreachHistory hub
Explore every indexed row: breachhistory.com/indiamart · Latest: indiamart2021.
Sources: BreachHistory catalog (2 rows for IndiaMART), company and regulator disclosures cited in individual breach records.