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BYK Construction Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving BYK Construction.
•Discovered on September 1, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Employee Personal Information, Passport Numbers, SSN, Driver's Licenses, Financial Information, Corporate Data, Client Data.
•Affects individuals in: Washington.
•Confirmation level: Based on reports.

Detailed summary

On September 1, 2026, BYK Construction, a home builder based in Mount Vernon, Washington, reportedly experienced a data breach. A ransomware group claimed responsibility, threatening to release 27GB of corporate and client data.

The compromised data allegedly includes employee personal information such as passport numbers, Social Security Numbers (SSNs), driver's licenses, and financial information. The total number of affected individuals and the specific types of client data involved have not been publicly confirmed.

This incident was detected by a ransomware tracker, and official confirmation from BYK Construction or regulatory bodies has not yet been disclosed. Further details may emerge as the situation develops.

Data possibly involved

Employee Personal Information
Passport Numbers
SSN
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Driver's Licenses
Can be used for identity fraud
Financial Information
Corporate Data
Client Data

Company Response Timeline

Breach Occurred

Sep 1, 2026

Company Discovered

Unknown

Regulator Notified

Unknown

Consumers Notified

Unknown

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

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

Case Status:

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We're monitoring this situation for developments.

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