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Starbucks Data Breach Exposes 889 Employees' Personal Information

3/14/2026

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Starbucks confirmed a data breach affecting 889 employees after attackers accessed internal accounts through phishing websites impersonating the Partner Central portal.
The breach occurred between January 19 and February 11, 2026.
Exposed information includes names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and financial account details, with Starbucks notifying law enforcement and strengthening security measures.
The three-week access window raises concerns about the extent of data exposure.

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Starbucks confirmed a data breach affecting 889 employees after attackers accessed internal accounts through phishing websites impersonating the Partner Central portal.
The breach occurred between January 19 and February 11, 2026.
Exposed information includes names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and financial account details, with Starbucks notifying law enforcement and strengthening security measures.
The three-week access window raises concerns about the extent of data exposure.