The compromised data frequently extends to identifiers and contact details used in financial and insurance transactions. Surfshark’s figures show exposure of 314,100 Social Security Numbers and 88,500 payment card numbers, alongside 20.3 million phone numbers and 20.7 million physical addresses. These categories align with information routinely collected for policy issuance, customer onboarding, and claims management, increasing potential consequences when data is exfiltrated or mishandled. On a comparative basis, Surfshark reports that the worldwide number of breached accounts in the first quarter of 2026 was three times higher than in the same period in 2025. Compared with the fourth quarter of 2025 (Q4 2025), the global breach count was up 22%, indicating continued growth in incidents affecting user accounts.
