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    Advanced Power Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving Advanced Power.
    • Discovered on August 18, 2026.
    • Possible data exposed: Name, Social Security Number, Driver's License Number, Financial Account Number.
    • Affects individuals in: Massachusetts.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

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    Detailed summary

    Advanced Power Services (NA) LLC experienced a data breach involving a hacking/IT incident, which was identified in a Massachusetts regulatory filing. The company discovered the breach and reported it to Massachusetts regulators on August 6, 2026. Multiple law firms are investigating the incident, with one indicating the incident was reported on August 17, 2026.

    The breach may have affected personal information such as names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and financial account numbers. The number of affected individuals remains unclear, and it is not confirmed whether medical data was involved. The official breach notification letter text and the company’s official statement are not publicly available in the provided sources.

    Active litigation includes a federal court case filed on July 24, 2026, SAI Advanced Power Solutions, Inc. v. United States Department of Homeland Security, in the District Court, N.D. Illinois. Details regarding potential class action lawsuits or a broader impact are currently under investigation by law firms. Further details may emerge as investigations proceed and consumer notifications are fully distributed.

    Data possibly involved

    • Name
    • Social Security Number
      Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
    • Driver's License Number
      Can be used for identity fraud
    • Financial Account Number

    Company Response Timeline

    Breach Occurred

    Unknown

    Company Discovered

    Aug 6, 2026

    Regulator Notified

    Aug 6, 2026

    Consumers Notified

    Unknown

    Breach Verification Status

    Reports Only

    Complete

    Initial dark web reports of potential breach

    Company Confirmed

    Complete

    Company has acknowledged the breach

    Regulator Confirmed

    Current

    Confirmed by regulatory authorities

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