Starbucks data breach impacts 889 employees

Starbucks experienced a data breach affecting 889 employees due to phishing attacks targeting its Partner Central employee portal. Unauthorized access was detected on February 6, 2026, with compromised data including names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and bank account details. Starbucks has since conducted an investigation, notified law enforcement, and enhanced security measures. To assist affected individuals, the company is offering 24 months of identity protection through Experian IdentityWorks.