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    Advanced Power Services Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving Advanced Power Services.
    • Discovered on August 21, 2026.
    • Possible data exposed: Social Security Number, Credit Card Number, Debit Card Number, Driver's License Number, Financial Account Number, Government ID Number, Name, Date of Birth, Address, Medical Information (possible).
    • Affects individuals in: Massachusetts, Vermont.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

    Breach confirmed

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    Detailed summary

    Advanced Power Services (NA) LLC detected suspicious activity within its computer network on November 12, 2025. An investigation, supported by third-party cybersecurity experts, found that an unauthorized third party accessed a portion of the network between August and November 2025. This incident was later linked to a ransomware attack by the Akira group.

    The breach may have exposed Social Security numbers, credit and debit account information, driver's licenses, financial account numbers, financial account codes, government identification numbers, names, dates of birth, and addresses. Medical information was also possibly exposed, but this remains unconfirmed. The exact number of affected individuals has not been publicly confirmed.

    Advanced Power Services began notifying regulators and affected individuals in August 2026. The breach was reported to the Massachusetts Attorney General on August 17, 2026, and to the Vermont Attorney General on August 18, 2026. Further details may emerge as investigations continue, and individual notifications may be delayed.

    Data possibly involved

    • Social Security Number
      Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
    • Credit Card Number
      May result in unauthorized charges on your accounts
    • Debit Card Number
      May result in unauthorized charges on your accounts
    • Driver's License Number
      Can be used for identity fraud
    • Financial Account Number
    • Government ID Number
    • Name
    • Date of Birth
      Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
    • Address
      Could be combined with other data for identity theft
    • Medical Information (possible)

    Company Response Timeline

    Response Grade
    F

    Took over 180 days or has not yet notified consumers

    Breach Occurred

    Aug 1, 2025

    Company Discovered

    Nov 12, 2025

    Regulator Notified

    Aug 17, 2026

    Consumers Notified

    Aug 1, 2026

    103 days to discover
    262 days to notify consumers

    Breach Verification Status

    Reports Only

    Complete

    Initial dark web reports of potential breach

    Company Confirmed

    Current

    Company has acknowledged the breach

    Regulator Confirmed

    Confirmed by regulatory authorities

    Note: Breach verification can take time. Information may evolve as more details become available from companies and regulators.

    Case Status:
    Monitoring

    We're monitoring this situation for developments.

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