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RingCentral data breach exposed info of 1.6 million accounts

August 14, 2026 · BleepingComputer · Severity: CRITICAL

RingCentral is responding to a data breach that exposed personal information of 1.6 million accounts, with the ShinyHunters extortion group claiming responsibility for the July intrusion. Have I Been Pwned is helping notify affected users of the stolen data. Individuals with RingCentral accounts should change passwords, enable multi-factor authentication, and watch for phishing attempts.

Key Takeaways

  • ShinyHunters stole personal information from 1.6 million RingCentral accounts after hacking the company in July.
  • Have I Been Pwned is helping notify affected users; passwords and security settings should be updated immediately.
  • Cloud communications platforms face growing extortion risk, so enable multi-factor authentication and monitor account activity.
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