Dell Technologies Reports Data Breach Affecting Millions
Dell Technologies has officially reported a data breach involving unauthorized access to an online portal. This incident exposed the names, physical addresses, and hardware and order information for roughly 49 million individuals, as disclosed in filings to the Texas Attorney General.
- State
- TX
- Affected
- 49,000,000
- Breach date
- May 9, 2024
- Reported
- February 11, 2026
What may have been exposed
- names
- physical addresses
- hardware and order information
Dell Technologies filed a data breach notification with the Texas Attorney General, confirming an incident of unauthorized access. The company reported that this breach occurred on May 9, 2024.
The incident involved the scraping of an online portal, which led to the exposure of customer data. The information involved included individuals' names, physical addresses, and details related to their Dell hardware and orders.
According to the official filing, the breach impacted approximately 49 million individuals. Dell Technologies stated that it is currently monitoring the situation.
The official report detailing this incident was filed with the Texas Attorney General on February 11, 2026. This information is based on public disclosures made to state regulators.
Individuals who receive notifications about this incident should remain vigilant for unexpected communications or account activity. It is always wise to use strong, unique passwords for online accounts and to be cautious of unsolicited requests for personal information.