haveibeenpwned.com DentaQuest Data Breach Exposes 2.6 Million Accounts
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- •DentaQuest confirmed a data breach affecting 2.6 million accounts.
- •The breach was linked to the ShinyHunters extortion group, which leaked sensitive data.
- •Users should be vigilant against phishing attacks due to exposed personal information.
A data breach at DentaQuest, a major dental benefits administrator, has compromised the sensitive information of 2.6 million accounts. The breach was revealed by the extortion group ShinyHunters, which claimed to have stolen over 234 GB of data. DentaQuest confirmed the unauthorized access on June 2, 2026, stating that the incident caused limited disruption to customer service. The exposed data includes unique email addresses, names, addresses, phone numbers, and Medicaid IDs. Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) verified the leak, noting that 66% of the records were previously exposed in other incidents. Users are advised to be cautious of phishing attacks due to the leaked information. DentaQuest is working with external experts to investigate and mitigate the threat.
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