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    CSC Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving CSC.
    • Discovered on August 15, 2026.
    • Possible data exposed: Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Address, Government ID.
    • Affects individuals in: Vermont.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

    Breach confirmed

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    Detailed summary

    Corporation Service Company (CSC) experienced a data breach that was the result of a ransomware attack. The hacking group CL0P claimed responsibility for the breach and posted about it on the Tor network on October 21, 2025. The company confirmed the incident to the Vermont Attorney General's office on August 13, 2026, stating that systems were compromised and sensitive data was accessed.

    Confirmed data types exposed include names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, and government IDs. The exposure of medical and financial information is possible but not yet publicly confirmed. The exact number of affected individuals has not been disclosed, and only the Vermont Attorney General filing is currently confirmed for states affected.

    A law firm is actively investigating the incident for a potential class action lawsuit. Details regarding the full scope of the incident, including specific affected counts and notification letters, have not yet been publicly posted. Further details may emerge as investigations proceed and more official notices are released.

    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
    • Address
      Could be combined with other data for identity theft
    • Government ID

    Company Response Timeline

    Response Grade
    A

    Notified consumers within 30 days of discovery

    Breach Occurred

    Oct 21, 2025

    Company Discovered

    Aug 13, 2026

    Regulator Notified

    Aug 13, 2026

    Consumers Notified

    Aug 13, 2026

    296 days to discover
    0 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

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    Case Status:
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