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Pitney Bowes Hit by ShinyHunters Data Breach: 8.2M Email Addresses Leaked

Last week, the hacking group ShinyHunters claimed Pitney Bowes as a victim in an extortion attack, later publicly dumping 8.2 million email addresses tied to the breach. The exposed data also included names, physical addresses, phone numbers, and employee job titles, raising concerns over identity theft and targeted phishing risks.

According to analysis, 53% of the leaked email addresses were already linked to LinkedIn profiles, suggesting overlap with professional networks. The breach highlights the growing threat of double-extortion tactics, where attackers first demand ransom before releasing stolen data.

Pitney Bowes, a global shipping and mailing solutions provider, has not publicly confirmed the full scope of the incident, but the leak underscores the persistent risks of third-party data exposure in corporate environments. The incident follows previous cybersecurity incidents involving the company, reinforcing the need for heightened monitoring of supply chain vulnerabilities.

Source: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7454666544380366848

Pitney Bowes cybersecurity rating report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/pitney-bowes

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