Business Automation Specialists of Minnesota Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Business Automation Specialists of Minnesota.
•Discovered on March 4, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: W-9 forms, I-9 forms, Passports, Driver's Licenses, SSNs, Medical Records, Police Reports, Court Files, Contracts, NDAs.
•Affects individuals in: Minnesota.
•Confirmation level: Based on reports.

Detailed summary

Business Automation Specialists of Minnesota (BASM), a Microsoft Partner, suffered a ransomware attack by the Akira group, discovered on March 4, 2026. The attackers threatened to release over 10 GB of corporate data, including client and employee information.

The breach involved sensitive data types such as W-9 and I-9 forms, passports, driver's licenses, SSNs, medical records, police reports, and court files. The exact number of affected individuals has not been specified in available reports, and no official breach notification statements or regulatory filings have been found.

Details about data breaches can emerge over time, and official notices may be delayed.

Data possibly involved

W-9 forms
I-9 forms
Passports
Driver's Licenses
Can be used for identity fraud
SSNs
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Medical Records
Could be used for insurance fraud or identity theft
Police Reports
Court Files
Contracts
NDAs

Breach Verification Status

Reports Only

Current

Initial dark web reports of potential breach

Company Confirmed

Company has acknowledged the breach

Regulator Confirmed

Confirmed by regulatory authorities

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Case Status:

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We're monitoring this situation for developments.

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