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Compensation Rating & Inspection Bureau Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Compensation Rating & Inspection Bureau.
•Discovered on February 5, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Name, Social Security Number.
•Affects individuals in: Maine, Massachusetts.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

Breach confirmed

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Detailed summary

The Compensation Rating & Inspection Bureau (NJCRIB) experienced an external system breach from July 8 to August 5, 2025. This incident involved unauthorized access to their systems. The company discovered the breach on August 5, 2025, and began notifying affected individuals in February 2026, with counsel submitting a letter to the Maine Attorney General on February 5, 2026.

The confirmed data types exposed include names and Social Security numbers. No medical or financial data has been reported as compromised. At least 478 individuals have been confirmed as affected, with 105 in Maine and 373 in Massachusetts; however, the full scope of individuals affected across other states is not yet clear.

Details about this incident, including the total number of individuals affected, may continue to emerge. Companies often notify consumers in phases, and new information can become available over time.

Data possibly involved

Name
Social Security Number
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Took over 180 days or has not yet notified consumers

Breach Occurred

Jul 8, 2025

Company Discovered

Aug 5, 2025

Regulator Notified

Feb 5, 2026

Consumers Notified

Feb 4, 2026

28 days to discover

183 days to notify consumers

Breach Verification Status

Reports Only

Complete

Initial dark web reports of potential breach

Company Confirmed

Complete

Company has acknowledged the breach

Regulator Confirmed

Current

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

We're monitoring this situation for developments.

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