What data was compromised in the Experian breach?

The alleged breach contains over 20 million records with full names, physical addresses, city, state, ZIP codes, phone numbers, gender, date of birth, race, bank information, home ownership status, marital status, household demographics, credit ratings, estimated income levels, net worth, and extensive consumer profile data across multiple financial and demographic categories.

Which U.S. states are affected by the Experian breach?

The threat actor claims the data covers eight U.S. regions: Georgia, Florida, Washington D.C., Connecticut, Delaware, Colorado, California, and Arizona.

Who is selling the Experian database?

A threat actor using the handle 'ShinchanReal' is offering the database for sale on BreachForums, with contact available via Telegram and Session encrypted messaging platforms. The seller requires escrow services and offers sample data as proof.

Experian is one of the three leading credit bureaus in the United States (along with Equifax and TransUnion), specializing in credit data management, risk analysis, identity protection, and financial services. Operating since 1996 after acquiring TRW Information Systems, Experian maintains financial data on millions of individuals and businesses.

Has this breach been verified by Experian?

The authenticity of the alleged Experian breach has not been independently verified or confirmed by Experian, regulatory authorities, or third-party security researchers at the time of this report.

What should affected consumers do?

Consumers should monitor credit reports from all three bureaus for suspicious activity, consider credit freezes, watch for identity theft attempts, be vigilant against phishing campaigns using exposed information, and report any fraudulent activity to the FTC and local authorities.

How many incidents has ShinchanReal been involved in?

The ShinchanReal threat actor has been linked to at least 57 incidents since April 2025, targeting organizations across the USA, India, Australia, UK, and France in financial services, insurance, social media, education, and retail sectors.

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Dark Web Informer - Cyber Threat Intelligence

Credit Bureau Experian Database With 20M+ American Consumer Records Offered for Sale

Major Credit Bureau Breach Claims Expose Financial Profiles Across Eight U.S. States

December 30, 2025 - 2:44:22 AM UTC

United States

Financial Services

Quick Facts

Date and Time of Alert

2025-12-30 02:44:22 UTC

Threat Actor

ShinchanReal

Victim Country

United States

Industry

Financial Services / Credit Bureau

Victim Org.

Experian

Victim Site

experian.com

Incident Overview

A threat actor known as "ShinchanReal" has posted what they claim is a database containing over 20 million personal and financial records from Experian, one of the three major U.S. credit bureaus. The December 30, 2025 listing on BreachForums advertises comprehensive consumer profiles spanning eight states including Georgia, Florida, Washington D.C., Connecticut, Delaware, Colorado, California, and Arizona.