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Updated 25 days ago

Greystar Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Greystar.
•Discovered on September 22, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Name, Social Security Number, Driver's License Number, Washington ID Card Number, Financial Information, Banking Information, Date of Birth.
•Affects individuals in: Washington, Massachusetts.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

Breach confirmed

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Detailed summary

Greystar Real Estate Partners experienced a data breach between May 1, 2026, and May 18, 2026. An unauthorized third party accessed an employee email account and obtained certain files. Greystar discovered and contained the breach by May 18, 2026, and subsequently hired cybersecurity specialists to investigate. The company began notifying affected individuals on August 27, 2026.

The breach involved the exposure of names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers or Washington ID card numbers, financial and banking information, and full dates of birth. At least 333 individuals in Washington and five in Massachusetts were affected. A Massachusetts PDF notice titled "Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC" confirmed the incident, and filings were made with the Washington State Attorney General's Office.

Additional details about the full scope of the breach and any further notifications may emerge as investigations continue.

Data possibly involved

Name
Social Security Number
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Driver's License Number
Can be used for identity fraud
Washington ID Card Number
Financial Information
Banking Information
Date of Birth
Often used in combination with other data for identity theft

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Notified consumers within 91–180 days

Breach Occurred

May 1, 2026

Company Discovered

May 18, 2026

Regulator Notified

Aug 27, 2026

Consumers Notified

Aug 27, 2026

17 days to discover

101 days to notify consumers

Breach Verification Status

Reports Only

Complete

Initial dark web reports of potential breach

Company Confirmed

Complete

Company has acknowledged the breach

Regulator Confirmed

Current

Confirmed by regulatory authorities

Note: Breach verification can take time. Information may evolve as more details become available from companies and regulators.

Case Status:

Investigation Open

We're actively investigating this case and seeking affected individuals.

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