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    Anywhere Real Estate Inc. Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving Anywhere Real Estate Inc..
    • Discovered on February 6, 2026.
    • Possible data exposed: Name, Address, Contact Information, Date of Birth, SSN, Job Details.
    • Affects individuals in: California, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Texas, Vermont.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

    Breach confirmed

    The Anywhere Real Estate Inc. breach is confirmed. If you may be affected, add your details below and we will take it from there.

    Detailed summary

    Anywhere Real Estate Inc., a real estate services company, experienced a data breach that was discovered on December 17, 2025. The incident involved a zero-day vulnerability in its Oracle E-Business Suite, leading to the exposure of personal information. The company disclosed that the breach occurred between August 13, 2025, and August 22, 2025. Outside legal counsel for Anywhere Real Estate Inc. submitted the breach notification.

    Confirmed data types involved in the breach include names, addresses, contact information, dates of birth, Social Security numbers (SSNs), and basic job details. Financial account data and medical data were not mentioned as being compromised. The total number of affected individuals is 17,429, including current and former employees, franchisees, brokers, and associates. Notifications to affected individuals began on January 30, 2026.

    Details about the full impact may continue to emerge. Companies often provide additional information or updates as their investigations progress, and regulatory filings can be delayed.

    Data possibly involved

    • Name
    • Address
      Could be combined with other data for identity theft
    • Contact Information
    • Date of Birth
      Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
    • SSN
      Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
    • Job Details

    Breach Verification Status

    Reports Only

    Complete

    Initial dark web reports of potential breach

    Company Confirmed

    Current

    Company has acknowledged the breach

    Regulator Confirmed

    Confirmed by regulatory authorities

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    Case Status:
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