Looking for a complete HP data breaches list? This page answers common searches like "HP hacked," "HP breach history," and "list of HP data breaches" with a verified timeline, record counts, root causes, and step-by-step guidance if you may have been affected.
HP data breach history: Audio-driver keylogging scares and enterprise portal leaks appear in HP’s slimmer but still meaningful record. BreachHistory indexes 2 verified or attested incidents tied to HP, spanning 2017–2018. This page is a complete, searchable timeline—not a single event—linking every catalog row with context on scale, root cause, and what users should do when a new HP notice drops.
Why HP stays on breach trackers
Global tech brands combine massive user bases, high-value intellectual property, and complex supply chains. Attackers target HP for credentials, source code, CRM exports, and employee directories. When you read headlines about "HP hacked," the incident may be a consumer PII leak, a developer artifact exposure, or a third-party SaaS tenant breach—each with different remediation steps.
Data breaches list — HP
Below are the major incidents in our catalog, newest first. Record counts use company, regulator, or Have I Been Pwned attestation where available; actor-only marketing shows as "Unverified / not disclosed."
- 2018 — HP — unauthorized access to customer names and email addresses (Unverified / not disclosed records)
- 2017 — HP / Conexant audio driver — MicTray keylogging to public MicTray.log (modzero disclosure) (Unverified / not disclosed records)
Biggest and most consequential incidents
2018 HP — unauthorized access to customer names and email addresses
HP Inc. disclosed in late 2018 that unauthorized parties accessed an HP online store portal and obtained customer names and email addresses. The company stated payment card data was processed by third-party providers and not stored in the affected system. HP did not publish a large aggregate victim count in initial trade-press summaries; BreachHistory uses recordsAffected 0 pending regulatory filings. Full incident record →
2017 HP / Conexant audio driver — MicTray keylogging to public MicTray.log (modzero disclosure)
Researchers at modzero disclosed that Conexant-signed audio helper components (`MicTray64.exe` / `MicTray.exe`) shipped on HP commercial laptops since late 2015 logged all keystrokes—often to `C:\Users\Public\MicTray.log`—under the guise of handling media hotkeys. PCMag and wider press treated it as negligent debug logging rather than targeted espionage, but the effect matched local keylogger behavior until HP/Conexant delivered updated driver packages. The issue is a canonical supply-chain software-quality case st… Full incident record →
By the numbers (catalog snapshot)
- 2 incidents indexed under HP on BreachHistory
- Unverified / not disclosed combined attested records across rows with disclosed numerators (many incidents overlap or count emails—not unique people)
- 2018 — year of the largest attested row in our catalog
Patterns in HP's breach history
- Credential and session theft — Phishing, stuffing, and OAuth token abuse recur across tech platforms.
- Cloud misconfiguration — S3 buckets, misconfigured APIs, and file shares expose data without a traditional "hack."
- Extortion without precise counts — Ransomware and leak-site actors often publish before victims confirm scope.
- Supply-chain spillover — npm, SDK, and CRM tenant breaches affect HP customers even when corporate HQ databases stay intact.
What to do if you used HP
- Enable multi-factor authentication on every HP account and linked SSO identity.
- Check Have I Been Pwned when new HP headlines appear.
- Rotate passwords that were reused on email, banking, or work SSO.
- Watch for phishing that cites real breach details (order numbers, usernames) to appear legitimate.
- Follow official HP security communications—not SMS links from unknown numbers.
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FAQ
How many data breaches has HP had?
BreachHistory indexes 2 verified or attested HP data breaches spanning 2017–2018. Counts vary when researchers merge scraping, misconfiguration, and ransomware as separate events.
What is the biggest HP data breach?
Several HP incidents lack a disclosed record count. See the timeline for source-code thefts, extortion claims, and confirmed consumer notices.
Has HP been hacked?
Yes — HP appears on breach trackers with 2 indexed incidents including major security incidents. This page links every catalog row with primary sources and what users should do if affected.
Does HP send data breach notifications?
Regulated markets require consumer notices for many PII events. Not every source-code or scraping story triggers email alerts—read each incident row for notification status.
Explore every HP incident on BreachHistory
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Compiled from BreachHistory data/breaches.json and primary sources linked on each incident page. Updated 2026-06-15.