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The Estée Lauder Companies Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving The Estée Lauder Companies.
•Discovered on August 9, 2025.
•Possible data exposed: Name, Address, Email Address, Date of Birth, SSN, Passport Number, Bank Account Number, Health Information, Employment Data, Payroll Data, Performance Data.
•Affects individuals in: Texas, Massachusetts, California, Vermont.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

Breach confirmed

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Detailed summary

The Estée Lauder Companies, a global prestige beauty company, experienced a data breach involving its Oracle E-Business Suite. The incident occurred on August 9, 2025, and was discovered on June 19, 2026. Affected individuals received notification letters on July 17, 2026.

The breach exposed names, addresses, email addresses, dates of birth, SSNs, passport numbers, bank account information, health information, and employment, payroll, and performance data. The company reported the incident to the California and Vermont Attorneys General, and at least 2,295 people in Texas and Massachusetts were affected. This incident involved an unauthorized third party exploiting a vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite, which Estée Lauder used for HR-related operations.

While details about the full scope of individuals affected company-wide are not yet public, this information reflects what has been disclosed to date. Additional details may emerge as investigations continue.

Data possibly involved

Name
Address
Could be combined with other data for identity theft
Email Address
Increases risk of phishing attacks and account takeovers
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
Passport Number
Bank Account Number
Could allow unauthorized withdrawals or transfers
Health Information
Employment Data
Payroll Data
Performance Data

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Notified consumers within 30 days of discovery

Breach Occurred

Aug 9, 2025

Company Discovered

Jun 19, 2026

Regulator Notified

Jul 17, 2026

Consumers Notified

Jul 17, 2026

314 days to discover

28 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:

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We're monitoring this situation for developments.

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