Data Breach

CTT Data Breach April 2026 - What Was Exposed and What To Do

The CTT data breach exposed 468,124 records including Email addresses, Names, Phone numbers. This breach has been verified by HaveIBeenPwned. Affected users should check HaveIBeenPwned.com and take immediate steps to protect their accounts.

What Happened

In April 2026, data allegedly obtained from CTT, Portugal's national postal service, was posted to a public hacking forum. The data included 468k unique email addresses along with names, phone numbers and parcel tracking numbers which can be used to retrieve the tracking history of the parcel.

Breach date
2026-04-26
Records affected
468,124
Verified
Yes
Domain
ctt.pt

What Was Exposed

The following data types were included in the breach:

  • Email addresses
  • Names
  • Phone numbers

What You Should Do

If you had an account with CTT, take these steps immediately:

  1. Check if your account was affected at HaveIBeenPwned.com
  2. Watch for phishing emails that reference the breach or impersonate the affected company
  3. Be alert for social engineering attempts using your exposed personal information
  4. Enable two-factor authentication on the affected service if available
  5. Consider using a password manager to generate unique passwords for each service

FAQ

Was my data in the CTT breach?
Check HaveIBeenPwned.com to see if your email address was included in the CTT breach. The breach exposed 468,124 records containing Email addresses, Names, Phone numbers.
What should I do if my data was exposed in the CTT breach?
Change your password on the affected service immediately. Enable two-factor authentication. If financial data or government IDs were exposed, place a fraud alert with credit bureaus and monitor your accounts for unauthorized activity.
When did the CTT data breach happen?
The CTT breach occurred on 2026-04-26. It was added to the HaveIBeenPwned database on 2026-05-19. The breach affected 468,124 accounts.

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