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May 29, 2026 at 08:29 UTC
Charter Communications data breach affects 4.9 million accounts
By Sergiu Gatlan
AI Summary
ShinyHunters stole personal information from 4.9 million Charter Communications accounts after breaching the US telecom giant in early April 2026, with the breach confirmed via Have I Been Pwned. A separate SecurityWeek report notes the group leaked over 42 million records total, suggesting the full scope may significantly exceed the 4.9 million confirmed accounts.
Relevance score: 85.0/100
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