low severity May 23, 2026 · 4 min read Unverified claim — what this is

Baker Distributing Data Breach (2026)

If you are a customer of Baker Distributing, here’s what is being claimed, and what it would mean for you.

In May 2026, the HVAC/R wholesale distributor Baker Distributing Company was added to the ShinyHunters data extortion group's "pay or leak" site. In early June, the group publicly published data they claimed had been obtained from Baker's SharePoint and Salesforce infrastructure including 103k unique email addresses along with names, physical addresses, phone numbers and tickets relating to the company's HVAC contractor customer base. The exposed data was largely corporate contact and support information with limited sensitivity.

On May 23, 2026, HVAC/R wholesale distributor Baker Distributing Company appeared on the ShinyHunters extortion group's public "pay or leak" site. In early June the group released files it said were taken from the company's SharePoint and Salesforce systems, exposing information on 103,000 unique email addresses along with names, phone numbers, physical addresses, and support tickets tied to its contractor customer base.

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Reported Details of the Breach

Public reporting indicates the data was uploaded to ShinyHunters' leak site after Baker Distributing did not meet the group's demands. The exposed records consist primarily of business contact details rather than consumer financial information. Available reporting describes the incident as low sensitivity overall, yet the volume — 103k records — still represents a significant exposure of personal and professional contact information for contractors, suppliers, and customers who interacted with Baker's support channels.

The breach highlights how even companies handling routine HVAC service requests can become targets when their customer relationship management platforms are compromised.

Why This Matters for You and Your Family

If your name, phone number, address, or email appears in the Baker Distributing dataset, the information can be used to launch more targeted attacks against you. Scammers can craft convincing calls or texts pretending to be your HVAC contractor, a support representative, or even a delivery driver who already "has your address." These details also make it easier to bypass security questions on other accounts that rely on knowledge of your home address or past service interactions.

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Attributed to ShinyHunters · 149 incidents tracked →

Severity Low contact details only, none of them permanent

Disclosed May 23, 2026

Last reviewed July 22, 2026

Affected 103K

Data exposed Email addressesNamesPhone numbersPhysical addressesSupport tickets

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