Propertyindustryeye Webbers Estate Agents Data Breach Linked to Third-Party Provider
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- •Webbers Estate Agents confirmed a data breach affecting client personal information.
- •The breach originated from a third-party service provider, not Webbers' own systems.
- •Clients are advised to be vigilant against phishing attempts following the breach.
Webbers Estate Agents has alerted clients that their personal information may have been compromised due to a security incident involving a third-party service provider. The breach, which was discovered on October 5, 2026, potentially affects thousands of clients across Devon, North Cornwall, and Somerset. The compromised data includes names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses, but no financial information or passwords were reported as breached. Webbers confirmed that their own systems were not compromised, and they are working with the affected third-party organizations to assess the breach's extent. The firm has notified the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and is advising clients to be cautious of phishing attempts. As of now, further details about the breach have not been disclosed, and the investigation is ongoing.
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