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Brown Harris Stevens Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Brown Harris Stevens.
•Discovered on May 18, 2026.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

Breach confirmed

The Brown Harris Stevens breach is confirmed. If you may be affected, add your details below and we will take it from there.

Detailed summary

Terra Holdings, LLC, operating as Brown Harris Stevens, reported a hacking-related data incident, as disclosed in a Maine regulatory filing. Written notices to potentially affected individuals were sent on May 15, 2026. A law firm, Strauss Borrelli PLLC, initiated an investigation into this potential data breach as of May 18, 2026.

The specific types of data exposed, the exact number of individuals affected, and the states impacted have not yet been publicly confirmed. It remains unclear whether highly sensitive information such as Social Security numbers, medical data, or financial data was involved. Official company breach notices or detailed public incident statements have not been found in the provided sources.

Details can emerge as investigations proceed, and official notifications may be delayed.

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Notified consumers within 30 days of discovery

Breach Occurred

Unknown

Company Discovered

May 18, 2026

Regulator Notified

Unknown

Consumers Notified

May 15, 2026

-3 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:

Investigation Open

We're actively investigating this case and seeking affected individuals.

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