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Dentsu Reports Data Breach at Subsidiary Merkle Affecting Employee Data

Dentsu Reports Data Breach at Subsidiary Merkle Affecting Employee Data

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

Dentsu, a global marketing giant, has reported a cyberattack on its subsidiary Merkle, resulting in the theft of sensitive employee data, including bank and payroll information. The breach was confirmed in communications sent to current and former staff, and Merkle operates in various global markets with over 16,000 employees.

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