A ransomware group calling itself ShinyHunters claims to have carried out an attack on Carhartt, Inc., with the claim dated August 13, 2026. This listing was tracked by ransomware.live, a security research platform that monitors ransomware groups’ public leak sites, on the group’s own extortion portal. As of now, this is solely a claim made by the criminal group itself — it has not been confirmed by Carhartt, and no regulator or independent investigator has verified it.
What we know — and don’t
- A group identifying itself as ShinyHunters posted a claim referencing Carhartt, Inc. on its leak site, dated August 13, 2026.
- Carhartt operates in the retail sector, known for apparel and workwear products.
- The specific data types the group claims to have obtained — such as customer records, financial details, or employee information — have not been disclosed in the listing and remain unconfirmed.
- Carhartt has not issued a public statement confirming or denying this claim as of this writing.
- No regulatory filing or breach notification tied to this claim has been identified so far.
What should you do if you have an account with this company?
- Change your password for any Carhartt account and avoid reusing that password on other sites.
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) wherever Carhartt or related services offer it.
- Be cautious of unexpected emails, texts, or calls claiming to be from Carhartt, especially those asking for personal information or payment details — this is a common follow-up to breach claims.
- Monitor your bank and card statements for unfamiliar charges if you have shopped with Carhartt.
- Consider a service like a service like Aura or LifeLock for identity monitoring, so you’re alerted quickly if your personal information turns up somewhere it shouldn’t.
- Keep an eye on official Carhartt communications and trusted news sources for any confirmation or updates regarding this claim.
BreachLetter will update this page if Carhartt confirms this incident, or if it is officially reported to regulators or affected individuals.