DreamUp Data Breach
Status: Confirmed
Breach Intelligence Summary
Entity: DreamUp · Actor: LAPSUS$ · Source: DataBreach.com / ObscureIQ intelligence
Attack: Data Extortion via Under investigation
Timeline: Breach (Mar, 2026) · Reported (Mar, 2026) · Leak (3/12/26)
Exposure: 1.7M+ records · Email, Phone Number, Name, Street Address
Status: Confirmed · Risk: Moderate (Phishing / SIM swap)
Summary
DreamUp the U.S. space education company was listed by the LAPSUS$ extortion group in early March 2026 as part of a claimed data-theft incident. Based on DataBreach.com’s parsing of the exposed files the dataset appears to be substantially broader and more sensitive than a basic email-only leak. Our review found approximately 1.7 million email address entries 213 000 phone numbers 224 000 street addresses and about 7 600 names. That mix suggests the exposed material consists primarily of contact and location-related information rather than highly sensitive identity or financial records. We did not identify evidence in the parsed data of Social Security numbers payment card information, or medical data.
About DreamUp
DreamUp is the organization affected by this breach. User data may have been generated through account creation, service usage, or business operations.
If you have interacted with DreamUp in any capacity, your data may be included in this breach.
Threat Actor: LAPSUS$
This breach has been attributed to LAPSUS$. The group is known for data theft campaigns targeting organizations through various intrusion methods.
- Under investigation
Breach Exploitation Status
Moderate
Status
Detected
Possible
Possible
Unknown
Unknown
3–5 years
Phone numbers and addresses change over time but remain valid long enough for sustained exploitation campaigns.
Data Points Exposed
Dark Web Verification
Status: Confirmed
- Dataset containing approximately 1.7M+ records has been identified in breach intelligence sources.
- The data is indexed and searchable across breach notification platforms.
Impact
This breach carries moderate risk due to the nature of exposed data fields and the scale of affected records.
- Targeted phishing referencing DreamUp accounts or services
- SIM-swap attempts where phone numbers are present
- Physical mail scams and address-based identity verification fraud
- Data broker enrichment and resale
Recommendations for Impacted Individuals
If you believe your information may be included:
Non-clients may request a breach impact review.
DreamUp account updates
Password reset requests
Verify directly through official channels.
Email compromise is often the first pivot point.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Mar, 2026, DreamUp experienced a data breach that resulted in the exposure of approximately 1.7M+ records containing personal information.
The exposed data includes Email, Phone Number, Name, Street Address.
Approximately 1.7M+ records were affected based on current breach intelligence.
Yes. This breach is treated as confirmed based on data observed in breach intelligence platforms.
Data circulation has been detected across breach-sharing channels. Downstream exploitation risk exists based on the nature of the exposed fields.
Rotate passwords associated with DreamUp, enable multi-factor authentication on email and financial accounts, and monitor for suspicious activity.
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- A public-facing individual
- A high-profile executive
- A customer of DreamUp
- Or simply concerned about credential reuse
We can confirm whether your information is circulating and evaluate downstream threat vectors.