Cushman & Wakefield Sample Notice Describes Unauthorized Access and Data Exfiltration

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Summary

A sample breach notice says Cushman & Wakefield discovered unauthorized access on April 29, 2026, and that a third party exfiltrated files containing personal data. The company says it reset credentials and increased monitoring.

Key points

  • The sample notice says Cushman & Wakefield became aware of unauthorized access on April 29, 2026, and determined a third party exfiltrated certain files.
  • The notice says the review identified personal data relating to the recipient as accessed and exfiltrated; the listed data is the recipient’s name and a placeholder, “[Extra2].”
  • The notice says there was no indication the personal information was actually viewed or misused.
  • Cushman & Wakefield says it investigated with third-party cybersecurity experts, reset system passwords and access credentials, and heightened monitoring.
  • The company says it notified law enforcement and offered 24 months of Experian IdentityWorks services.
  • The document is labeled a sample notification letter and contains placeholders, so it does not provide a complete account of the affected data or population.

Article Details

Victim Organization
Cushman & Wakefield
Incident Type
Unauthorized access to company data and exfiltration of certain files by a third party.
Disclosure Date
2026-08-07
Data Types Exposed
  • Name
  • [Extra2] (unspecified personal data)
Operational Impact
Cushman & Wakefield reset system passwords and access credentials and implemented heightened monitoring. No operational disruption is reported.
Ransom Or Extortion
None reported.
Claim Status
confirmed