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    AppFolio, Inc. Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving AppFolio, Inc..
    • Discovered on August 8, 2025.
    • Possible data exposed: Name, Social Security Number, Address, Date of Birth.
    • Affects individuals in: Iowa, Maine, South Carolina.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

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    Detailed summary

    In 2025, AppFolio, Inc. experienced a data breach involving unauthorized access to its hosted CRM system, which occurred between August 8 and August 18, 2025. The company was notified of the incident on August 22, 2025. AppFolio subsequently disabled integrations with Salesloft, the vendor involved, and began mailing notifications to affected individuals on October 6, 2025. These details were confirmed through various state Attorney General filings.

    Confirmed data types exposed in the breach include names and Social Security numbers, as explicitly stated in official notices. Class-action and investigative summaries also indicate that addresses and dates of birth may have been exposed. While specific counts for Iowa (799 residents) and Maine (148 residents) are documented, a definitive total number of individuals affected company-wide has not been publicly confirmed, though sources indicate "tens of thousands" or "approximately 0.13% of records accessed." There is no confirmed information regarding the exposure of medical or financial data.

    It is important to note that full details of data breaches can emerge over time, and notifications to consumers may be delayed.

    Data possibly involved

    • Name
    • Social Security Number
      Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
    • Address
      Could be combined with other data for identity theft
    • Date of Birth
      Often used in combination with other data for identity theft

    Company Response Timeline

    Response Grade
    B

    Notified consumers within 31–60 days

    Breach Occurred

    Aug 8, 2025

    Company Discovered

    Aug 22, 2025

    Regulator Notified

    Oct 6, 2025

    Consumers Notified

    Oct 6, 2025

    14 days to discover
    45 days to notify consumers

    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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