Substack confirms data breach affects users’ email addresses and phone numbers
Substack said that customer data was accessed in October 2025, but wasn’t discovered until early February.
Substack said that customer data was accessed in October 2025, but wasn’t discovered until early February.
The move comes as Substack has been investing more heavily in video and livestreaming, as it looks to compete with platforms like YouTube and Patreon for both creators and viewers.
The New York Times reports that the funding brings Substack’s valuation to $1.1 billion, almost 70% higher than its 2021 valuation of $650 million.
Substack announced new features aimed at helping creators grow and promote their livestreams.