ShinyHunters Compromises Carhartt, Inc. in Major Ransomware Attack
Brief
Summary
On August 14, 2026 , the ransomware group ShinyHunters publicly claimed responsibility for a cyberattack against
Carhartt, Inc. ( carhartt. com ), a well-known apparel company based in the USA.
This breach has resulted in the exposure of millions of customer records along with sensitive employee and corporate data.