DATA EXPOSURE INCIDENT

Yandex Food Data Breach


Status: Confirmed

49.4M+Records
Jan, 2022Breach
Jan, 2025Data Posted
5/10Severity
LowThreat Level

Breach Intelligence Summary


Entity: Yandex Food · Actor: Unknown · Source: DataBreach.com / ObscureIQ intelligence

Attack: Data Exfiltration via Under investigation

Timeline: Breach (Jan, 2022) · Reported (Jan, 2025) · Leak (Jan, 2025)

Exposure: 49.4M+ records · Phone Number, Name

Status: Confirmed · Risk: Low (Phishing / SIM swap)

Summary

In February 2022 Yandex Food a Russian food delivery service experienced a data breach that exposed approximately 49.4 million orders including customers’ full names physical addresses delivery instructions, and phone numbers.

About Yandex Food

Yandex Food is the organization affected by this breach. User data may have been generated through account creation, service usage, or business operations.

If you have interacted with Yandex Food in any capacity, your data may be included in this breach.

Threat Actor: Unknown

The threat actor responsible for this breach has not been publicly identified or confirmed at this time.

Reported or suspected access method:
  • Under investigation

Breach Exploitation Status

Threat Activity:
Low
Signal
Status
Dark web marketplace listings
Unknown
Credential stuffing list overlap
Possible
Phishing campaign relevance
Unknown
Ransomware affiliate crossover
Unknown
Law enforcement investigation visibility
Unknown

Data Longevity:
1–3 years

Email addresses and usernames persist but credentials may rotate. Phishing risk remains elevated during this window.

Data Points Exposed

Data observed in the leaked dataset:
Phone Number
Name
Not confirmed in dataset:
Passwords (plaintext)
Social Security Numbers
Payment card data

Dark Web Verification

Status: Confirmed

  • Dataset containing approximately 49.4M+ records has been identified in breach intelligence sources.
  • The data is indexed and searchable across breach notification platforms.

Impact

This breach carries low risk due to the nature of exposed data fields and the scale of affected records.

Primary downstream threats include:
  • Targeted phishing referencing Yandex Food accounts or services
  • SIM-swap attempts where phone numbers are present
  • Data broker enrichment and resale

Recommendations for Impacted Individuals

If you believe your information may be included:

Check Your Exposure
If you are an ObscureIQ client, this breach has been indexed into your exposure profile.
Non-clients may request a breach impact review.
Expect Targeted Phishing
Watch for messages referencing:
Yandex Food account updates
Password reset requests
Verify directly through official channels.
Secure Your Email and MFA
Enable MFA immediately on email first, then financial platforms.
Email compromise is often the first pivot point.
Rotate Reused Passwords
Change any credentials shared with your Yandex Food account across other services.
Monitor Financial Accounts
Monitor accounts associated with your exposed email for unauthorized activity.
Suppress Personal Data
Remove exposed addresses, phone numbers, and enrichment data from broker networks and search engines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in the Yandex Food data breach?

In Jan, 2022, Yandex Food experienced a data breach that resulted in the exposure of approximately 49.4M+ records containing personal information.

What data was exposed in the Yandex Food breach?

The exposed data includes Phone Number, Name.

How many records were affected in the Yandex Food breach?

Approximately 49.4M+ records were affected based on current breach intelligence.

Is the Yandex Food breach confirmed?

Yes. This breach is treated as confirmed based on data observed in breach intelligence platforms.

Is the Yandex Food breach data being used by criminals?

Data circulation has been reported across breach-sharing channels. Downstream exploitation risk exists based on the nature of the exposed fields.

What should I do if I was affected by the Yandex Food breach?

Rotate passwords associated with Yandex Food, enable multi-factor authentication on email and financial accounts, and monitor for suspicious activity.

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Corporate Accountability

Organizations that collect personal data have a duty to implement reasonable safeguards and to notify affected individuals when breaches occur.

Scope assessments may evolve as investigations continue. Users should not rely solely on early estimates when making risk decisions.

ObscureIQ Advisory

We combine proprietary dark web access with commercial and restricted breach intelligence to verify exposure and assess real-world risk.

If you are:
  • A public-facing individual
  • A high-profile executive
  • A customer of Yandex Food
  • Or simply concerned about credential reuse

We can confirm whether your information is circulating and evaluate downstream threat vectors.

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Classification Tags

Data Exfiltration
Email
Phone