2026 Eastlink — customer account compromise; names, contacts, account numbers and PINs (late Aug)
Data compromised
Customer names, contact details, account numbers, and PINs may have been exposed; Eastlink states it does not believe credit-card or banking information was compromised; victim count not yet published
Technical writeup
Verified company notice — August 29, 2026. Canadian telecom Eastlink emailed customers warning that accounts may have been compromised between late Wednesday and early Thursday morning (CBC reported the notice on Aug 29). Exposed categories may include names, contact details, account numbers, and PINs; Eastlink said it does not believe credit-card or banking data were exposed. The company shut down affected website and mobile-app platforms after learning of the incident Wednesday and continued notifying customers, including former subscribers. A spokesperson told CBC Eastlink was still gathering details and would use email, letters, and web updates for further notice. recordsAffected 0 pending scope disclosure; companyConfirmed true for incident and notification.
Root cause
Unauthorized access to customer accounts between late Wednesday and early Thursday; Eastlink shut down affected website and mobile-app platforms after learning of the incident Wednesday