Cushman and Wakefield Confirms Data Breach Impacting Over 310,000 Accounts

Gbhackers •Divya • May 12, 2026

Global real estate powerhouse Cushman & Wakefield is the latest casualty in an escalating war of corporate extortion. Following a tense “pay or leak” standoff, the notorious ShinyHunters threat syndicate has carried out its threat, dumping hundreds of thousands of corporate records online. This massive exposure highlights the growing danger of identity-based attacks targeting massive […]

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Cushman & Wakefield Faces Class Action After Major Data Breach Exposing Client Information Cushman & Wakefield confirmed a data breach affecting over 310,000 accounts, attributed to a cyberattack by hacker groups ShinyHunters and Qilin. The breach involved a voice phishing campaign that compromised personal data, including names, Social Security numbers, and financial information. Following the attack, ShinyHunters threatened to leak the data unless a ransom was paid. A class action lawsuit was filed on May 8, 2026, claiming negligence on the part of Cushman & Wakefield for failing to implement adequate cybersecurity measures. The company described the incident as a 'limited data security incident' and stated that operations were normal. The breach has led to increased scam communications for affected clients. The incident highlights ongoing risks in the commercial real estate sector, which has faced multiple cyberattacks recently. 2 sources 68

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