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Chip 1 Exchange Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Chip 1 Exchange.
•Discovered on September 2, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Passport Photograph, I-9 Form, SSN, W-4 Tax Form, Payroll Registers.
•Affects individuals in: California.
•Confirmation level: Based on reports.

Detailed summary

Chip 1 Exchange, an independent electronics distributor, reportedly suffered a data breach. The Aurora ransomware group added the company to its leak site on September 2, 2026. The group claims the dataset spans 13 years, from 2013 to 2026.

The reported data types involved include passport photographs, I-9 forms with Social Security Numbers, W-4 tax forms, and payroll registers. The total number of affected individuals has not been disclosed. The company has primary US operations in Laguna Hills, California.

Further details about this incident, including confirmation from Chip 1 Exchange or regulatory bodies, have not yet emerged. Information can often become clearer over time, and consumer notification processes may be delayed or ongoing.

Data possibly involved

Passport Photograph
I-9 Form
SSN
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
W-4 Tax Form
Payroll Registers

Company Response Timeline

Breach Occurred

Sep 2, 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:

Monitoring

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