Ericsson Data Breach (2026): What Was Exposed & Free Credit Monitoring

✅ Official notice on file. Ericsson Inc filed this data breach notice with the California Attorney General on Mar 9, 2026. Compare it with the letter you received: the official copy is linked below.

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Ericsson Inc reported a data breach caused by an incident at a third-party vendor or service provider. The information involved includes home address.

Key facts

Unauthorized access Apr 17, 2025 – Apr 22, 2025
Discovered Apr 28, 2025
Incident type Third-party vendor
Data exposed Home address
Letter sent Mar 9, 2026
Reported to California AG Mar 9, 2026
Company helpline 1-888-201-6043

Free credit monitoring

Ericsson Inc is offering 12 months of IDX at no cost to people who received the letter. Enroll at app.idx.us/account-creation/protect using the activation code printed on your letter.

What to do now

  1. Get your free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and look for accounts you do not recognize.
  2. Call the Ericsson Inc helpline at 1-888-201-6043 if you have questions about your letter.

Timeline

  • Apr 17, 2025 — Unauthorized access begins
  • Apr 28, 2025 — Ericsson Inc discovers the incident
  • Mar 9, 2026 — Notification letters sent
  • Mar 9, 2026 — Breach reported to the California Attorney General

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Source: notification letter and filing submitted by Ericsson Inc to the California Attorney General. BreachLetter is not affiliated with Ericsson Inc. Details extracted from the official letter; always follow the instructions in your own copy.