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United States hackers leak 42 million Spectrum records

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Hackers from the ShinyHunters group have published what they claim are more than 42 million customer records stolen from Charter Communications, the operator of Spectrum internet, cable, and mobile services in the United States. According to the attackers, the breach began on April 1, 2026, when they used voice phishing to socially engineer a Charter employee and compromise a Microsoft Entra account. From there, they accessed Charter’s Salesforce environment and exported customer data, including names, email and home addresses, phone numbers, account plan details, and support ticket information. ShinyHunters leaked the data after an alleged ransom deadline passed on May 27, 2026.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.

Timeline of Events

April 1, 2026 Hackers initiate voice phishing attack
Early April 2026 Employee Microsoft Entra account compromised
Early April 2026 Attackers access Salesforce customer environment
Early April 2026 Large volumes of customer data exported
This week ShinyHunters lists Charter on leak site
May 27, 2026 Extortion deadline for ransom passes
After May 27, 2026 Group publishes stolen Spectrum records

Why This Matters to You

Your personal data could be at risk if you're a Spectrum customer. This includes your name, email, home address, phone number, and account details. It's a good idea to change your passwords and monitor your accounts for unusual activity.

The Bottom Line

This breach shows how vulnerable our data can be, even with big companies like Charter. Don't wait for a breach to take cybersecurity seriously. Worth forwarding if you know someone who uses Spectrum services.