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News Corp UK & Ireland data breach

USUnited States · News Corp UK & Ireland Limited

News Corp UK & Ireland (United States) notified the Washington Attorney General of a data breach on 26 August 2026. It told that state about 3,304 Washington residents; the total can be higher. Exposed: Dates of birth and Names. The breach began on 20 July 2026, 37 days before it was reported.

Status
Confirmed breach
People affected
3,304 Washington residents (one state’s count; the total can be higher)
Reported
26 August 2026
Breach began
20 July 2026
Time to tell
37 days

What was exposed

  • Dates of birth
  • Names

Sources

If News Corp UK & Ireland had your data

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