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Tell HN: Scribd Breached

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Based on a feed excerpt; full article content has not been acquired. Source evidence retrieved 31/10/2026, 22:04:24 UTC.

Briefings

Scribd Inc. notified users of a security incident on October 26, 2026, where an unauthorized third party accessed email addresses and partial payment data including last four digits of credit cards and issuer details. The company confirmed no evidence of misuse but advised users to remain vigilant against phishing attempts. The breach involved systems owned by Scribd, Slideshare, Everand, and Fable, with the company stating it has secured the affected system and notified relevant authorities.

Key points

• Scribd Inc. notified users of a security incident on October 26, 2026, where an unauthorized third party accessed email addresses and partial payment data including last four digits of credit cards and issuer details.
• The company confirmed no evidence of misuse but advised users to remain vigilant against phishing attempts. The breach involved systems owned by Scribd, Slideshare, Everand, and Fable, with the company stating it has secured the affected system and notified relevant authorities.

Context

This breach occurred on October 26, 2026, via an official notification from Scribd Inc.'s notification partner Epiq. The incident affected users of Scribd, Slideshare, Everand, and Fable, with Scribd Inc. confirming it has secured the affected system and notified relevant data protection authorities.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the official notification received on October 26, 2026, which describes the unauthorized access and security incident. The notification does not specify the exact number of affected users, the duration of the breach, or the specific systems fully compromised beyond email and payment data. The company states no evidence of misuse but does not provide statistics on data exposure or the scope of the unauthorized access.

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