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Webbers Estate Agents Data Breach Linked to Third-Party Provider

Webbers Estate Agents Data Breach Linked to Third-Party Provider

First seen 9 Oct 2026, 11:33 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •October 9, 2026 at 12:39 UTC
  • •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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Timeline

2026-10-05
Breach discovered
Webbers Estate Agents became aware of a security incident at 4 p.m., potentially affecting client data.
Teiss
2026-10-06
Client notification sent
Webbers notified clients about the potential compromise of their personal information.
Cornwalllive
2026-10-08
ICO notified
Webbers confirmed that they reported the breach to the Information Commissioner’s Office.
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Common questions

What type of information was compromised?
The breach may have exposed names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of clients.
Is my financial information at risk?
No, Webbers has confirmed that no financial information or passwords were compromised.
What steps should I take as a client?
Clients are advised to monitor for phishing attempts and reset their email passwords as a precaution.