Charter
corporate.charter.com
About This Breach
Charter Communications, a telecommunications company, was allegedly targeted by the ShinyHunters group in May 2026, exposing customer data including email addresses, phone numbers, usernames, physical addresses, purchase records, dates of birth, and geographic locations.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | No reference available |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Charter data breach happen?
Charter was breached in May 2026. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on May 28, 2026.
How many records were exposed in the Charter breach?
49,295,990 records were exposed, making it the #43 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Charter breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Phone numbers, Usernames, Physical addresses, Purchases, Dates of birth, Geographic locations.
What should I do if I was affected by the Charter breach?
Change your password on the affected service (and anywhere you reused it), turn on two-factor authentication, and set up free breach alerts on XposedOrNot so you know the moment your email appears in a new breach.
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What Should You Do?
Enable Two-Factor Authentication
Add 2FA on all supported accounts using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy.
Watch for Phishing Calls & SMS
Be cautious of unexpected calls or texts asking for personal information.
Beware of Scam Mail
Be skeptical of unexpected correspondence requesting personal details.
Monitor Your Accounts
Set up login alerts and review account activity regularly for suspicious access.