# Leak analysis links Carhartt data exposure to 12.9 million accounts

_Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 7:10 AM EDT · Security · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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Have I Been Pwned founder Troy Hunt said an analysis of a 50GB archive released by ShinyHunters found a Carhartt data exposure affecting more than 12.9 million accounts. The exposed information reportedly includes email addresses, names, phone numbers and physical addresses, and the analysis found more than 15,000 employee email addresses. Carhartt had not confirmed the breach or issued a statement when contacted by the report.

## Sources

- [BleepingComputer](https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/carhartt-data-breach-exposes-information-of-129-million-accounts/)

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