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Carhartt data breach exposes information of 12.9 million accounts

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Carhartt data breach exposes information of 12.9 million accounts

ShinyHunters has published stolen data from 12.9 million Carhartt customer accounts, following a breach earlier in August 2026. The clothing retailer's sensitive information is now accessible through the extortion group's disclosure.

Why it matters: Carhartt customers should check if their credentials appear in breach databases and monitor accounts for fraud; security teams tracking retail sector attacks need to assess whether similar vulnerabilities exist in their supply chain or partner networks.

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Carhartt data breach exposes information of 12.9 million accounts

ShinyHunters has published stolen data from 12.9 million Carhartt customer accounts, following a breach earlier in August 2026. The clothing retailer's sensitive information is now accessible through the extortion group's disclosure.

Why it matters: Carhartt customers should check if their credentials appear in breach databases and monitor accounts for fraud; security teams tracking retail sector attacks need to assess whether similar vulnerabilities exist in their supply chain or partner networks.

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