What was exposed, when it happened, and which databases confirm it.
- accounts
- 12,461,887
- Breached
- February 14, 2026
- Last Update
- February 22, 2026
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What happened
In February 2026, the automotive marketplace CarGurus was the target of a data breach attributed to the threat actor ShinyHunters. Following an attempted extortion, the data was published publicly and contained more than 12M email addresses across multiple files including user account ID mappings, finance pre-qualification application data and dealer account and subscription information. Impacted data also included names, phone numbers, physical and IP addresses, and auto finance application outcomes.
Compromised Info
- Email addresses
- IP addresses
- Names
- Phone numbers
- Physical addresses
Attestation
Four independent databases catalog this breach and they do not always agree. Each lane below is one source’s own count.
Sources & Link Methods
- LeakCheck— linked via automatic string matching
- HIBP
FAQ
What was leaked in the CarGurus breach?
The CarGurus breach exposed: Email addresses, IP addresses, Names, Phone numbers, and Physical addresses.
When did the CarGurus breach happen?
The CarGurus breach was disclosed on February 14, 2026 and affected 12,461,887 records.
Am I affected by the CarGurus breach?
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