On October 6, 2026, BBC International LLC, a footwear design and distribution company, began notifying current and former employees and consultants about a data breach. The incident involved unauthorized access to personnel files and employment-related information. The company reported the breach to the Massachusetts Attorney General on October 9, 2026.
The breach potentially compromised sensitive personally identifiable information, including names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, passport numbers, driver’s license numbers, other government identification numbers, financial account information, health insurance identification numbers, payroll information, and medical information. Spouses’ or dependents’ names, addresses, and Social Security numbers were also potentially exposed. At least 42 Massachusetts residents and 11 Rhode Island residents were affected, with additional individuals potentially impacted in other states. The company has not publicly specified the intrusion date, discovery date, attacker, or attack method.
Details can continue to emerge as investigations progress, and further notices may be issued. This summary reflects information available as of the reported date.