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Desert Micro Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Desert Micro.
•Discovered on June 19, 2026.
•Confirmation level: Based on reports.

Detailed summary

Desert Micro, a software and internet company based in Jacksonville, Florida, reportedly experienced a data breach on June 19, 2026. The incident was associated with the Nova ransomware group, according to third-party reporting. There is no official confirmation from Desert Micro regarding the incident.

The specific types of data compromised and the number of individuals affected remain unclear based on available information. There are no confirmed details regarding consumer notifications, state attorney general filings, or class action lawsuits related to this incident. The company's publicly traded status and revenue estimates are also not available.

Details about this incident, including the extent of the impact and any official responses, may emerge later. Notices to affected individuals may also be delayed.

Company Response Timeline

Breach Occurred

Jun 19, 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

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Case Status:

Monitoring

We're monitoring this situation for developments.

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