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Columbia Pacific Advisors Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Columbia Pacific Advisors.
•Discovered on June 2, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Driver's License Number, Passport Number, U.S. Alien Registration Information, Financial Account Information, Taxpayer Identification Number, System Access Information, Health Insurance Information, Medical Information.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

Breach confirmed

The Columbia Pacific Advisors breach is confirmed. If you may be affected, add your details below and we will take it from there.

Detailed summary

Columbia Pacific Advisors, an investment management firm, disclosed a data breach that involved unauthorized access to its systems. The company completed its review of the incident on or about June 2, 2026, and began notifying affected individuals on or about June 12, 2026. A sample notice titled “Columbia Pacific Advisors, LLC – Notice of Event – June 12, 2026” is available.

The breach may have exposed various data types, including names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, driver’s license numbers, passport numbers, U.S. alien registration information, financial account information, taxpayer identification numbers, system access information, health insurance information, and medical information. The exact number of affected individuals has not been publicly confirmed. No state-by-state impact list has been identified.

More details about this incident may emerge as investigations continue, and affected individuals may experience delays in receiving notifications.

Data possibly involved

Name
Social Security Number
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Date of Birth
Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
Driver's License Number
Can be used for identity fraud
Passport Number
U.S. Alien Registration Information
Financial Account Information
Taxpayer Identification Number
System Access Information
Health Insurance Information
Could be used for insurance fraud
Medical Information

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Notified consumers within 30 days of discovery

Breach Occurred

Jun 16, 2026

Company Discovered

Jun 2, 2026

Regulator Notified

Unknown

Consumers Notified

Jun 12, 2026

-14 days to discover

10 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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