Indonesian Renters Beware: The Travelio Breach Dumped 471K Accounts

HEROIC analysts flagged the Travelio breach after spotting the dataset circulating on underground forums in November 2021. The Indonesian real estate platform had 471,271 customer records exfiltrated from its database, exposing a combination of email addresses, phone numbers, SHA1-hashed passwords, full names, and birth dates. The breadth of data recieved from this single breach gives attackers multiple pathways to exploit affected users.

SHA1 Passwords and Birthdates: A Dangerous Combination for Account Takeover

SHA1 is a weak, outdated hashing algorithm that is highly accessable to modern cracking tools. Attackers with this dataset can run password cracking operations against the SHA1 hashes within hours, then pair the cracked credentials with email addresses to attempt logins across hundreds of websites. Birthdates further assist in bypassing security questions, making full account takeovers significantly easier.

What Was Exposed in the Travelio Breach

• Email Address
• Phone Number
• Password Hash (SHA1)
• First Name
• Last Name
• Birthday

Why the Travelio Leak Creates Long-Term Credential Risk

Credential stuffing attacks rely on exactly the type of data exposed here: working email and password combinations. Even users who have since changed their Travelio password remain at risk if they reused that password elsewhere. Birthdates add another layer of danger, enabling identity theft and financial fraud. This breach occured years ago, but the cracked credentials remain in active circulation on dark web markets today.

How Database Breaches Work

A database breach occurs when an attacker gains unauthorized access to a platform's stored records, typically through SQL injection, misconfigured cloud storage, or compromised admin credentials. Once inside, attackers extract user tables containing personal data and credentials. The stolen data is then packaged and traded or sold on breach forums, sometimes reappearing years after the initial incident.

Check If Your Data Was Exposed

HEROIC's free breach scanner checks your email against more than 400 billion exposed records, including data from the Travelio breach. If your credentials or personal details were leaked, you'll know immediately. Scan your email for free at HEROIC and take the first step toward protecting your accounts.