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Panera Bread
HighPanera Bread's January 2026 breach leaked contact details of 5.1M individuals after an extortion attempt failed.
- Records exposed
- 5,112,502 records
- Breach date
- Breach Jan 7, 2026
- Last update
- Updated Jan 31, 2026
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesNamesPhone numbersPhysical addresses
Why does this breach matter?
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In January 2026, Panera Bread experienced a cybersecurity incident where personal contact details of 5.1 million individuals were exposed. This breach stemmed from failed extortion attempts by attackers who subsequently disclosed the compromised data, affecting users' privacy through unauthorized access to sensitive details.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Users faced exposure of personal identification information including email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses.
- Business Impact
- Panera Bread encountered reputational damage, potential legal inquiries, and operational adjustments to secure systems.
- Affected Sectors
- Retail
- Food Services
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Monitor accounts registered with Panera Bread for unusual activity.
- •Beware of phishing attempts using exposed email or phone numbers.
- •Update passwords, especially if reused across platforms.
Preventive Measures
- •Enable multi-factor authentication for all online accounts.
- •Limit sharing of sensitive information across platforms.
- •Regularly review privacy settings and data usage by services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Contact information including emails, names, phone numbers, and addresses were compromised.