ADT confirmed a data breach detected on April 20, 2026, involving unauthorized access to certain cloud‑based environments. The incident has been publicly linked to the ShinyHunters extortion group, which threatened to leak stolen data unless a ransom was paid.
About 5.5 million individuals had data exposed, according to analysis by Have I Been Pwned after reviewing the leaked data.
- Names
- Phone numbers
- Physical addresses
In a small percentage of cases:
- Dates of birth
- Last four digits of Social Security numbers or Tax IDs
Not accessed:
- Credit card or bank information
- Customer alarm or monitoring systems
Based on standard guidance cited in coverage of the breach:
- Watch for phishing calls, texts, or emails referencing ADT
- Monitor credit reports and accounts for unusual activity
- Take advantage of ADT’s identity‑protection services if offered
- Check whether your email appears in this breach via Have I Been Pwned
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