CFGI
What was exposed
Email addressesEmployersJob titlesNamesPhone numbersPhysical addresses
What to do if you were affected
- Expect more phishing and spam at this address. Treat messages that reference this company with extra caution.
- Watch for text-message phishing and SIM-swap attempts on your phone number.
- Be wary of targeted scams that use your personal details to sound convincing.
Details
In March 2026, the financial consulting and advisory firm CFGI was the target of a ShinyHunters "pay-or-leak" extortion campaign . The group subsequently publicised data allegedly obtained from CFGI comprising corporate contact information, including 243k unique email addresses, names, phone numbers and physical addresses.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CFGI data breach?
In March 2026, the financial consulting and advisory firm CFGI was the target of a ShinyHunters "pay-or-leak" extortion campaign . The group subsequently publicised data allegedly obtained from CFGI comprising corporate contact information, including 243k...
When did the data breach happen?
This data breach occurred around March 2026.
How many accounts were affected?
Around 248,235 accounts were affected.
What information was exposed?
Exposed data included Email addresses, Employers, Job titles, Names, Phone numbers and Physical addresses.
What should I do if I was affected?
Expect more phishing and spam at this address. Treat messages that reference this company with extra caution. Watch for text-message phishing and SIM-swap attempts on your phone number. Be wary of targeted scams that use your personal details to sound convincing.
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