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    Devereux Foundation Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving Devereux Foundation.
    • Discovered on July 24, 2026.
    • Possible data exposed: Name, DOB, SSN, Driver's License Number, State ID Number, Taxpayer ID, Alien Registration Number, Electronic Signature, Financial Account Number, Payment Card Information, Medical Information, Health Insurance Information.
    • Affects individuals in: Vermont, Rhode Island.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

    Breach confirmed

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    Detailed summary

    Devereux Foundation, a behavioral healthcare provider, detected suspicious activity on its systems on November 9, 2025. An unauthorized actor had access to its systems between November 6 and November 9, 2025. On June 23, 2026, the foundation concluded that personal data may have been exposed.

    The breach potentially involved names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver's license/state ID numbers, taxpayer identification numbers, U.S. alien registration numbers, electronic signatures, financial account information, payment card information, medical information, and health insurance information. While the total number of affected individuals is not publicly known, at least 43 Vermont residents and 577 Rhode Island residents were affected. Devereux Foundation mailed notices to affected individuals on July 23, 2026, and reported the incident to the Vermont Attorney General's Office on the same date.

    Additional details about the full scope of the breach and any further regulatory actions may emerge as investigations continue. Notices to other state attorneys general or affected individuals in other states are not yet disclosed.

    Data possibly involved

    • Name
    • DOB
    • SSN
      Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
    • Driver's License Number
      Can be used for identity fraud
    • State ID Number
    • Taxpayer ID
    • Alien Registration Number
    • Electronic Signature
    • Financial Account Number
    • Payment Card Information
    • Medical Information
    • Health Insurance Information
      Could be used for insurance fraud

    Company Response Timeline

    Response Grade
    F

    Took over 180 days or has not yet notified consumers

    Breach Occurred

    Nov 6, 2025

    Company Discovered

    Nov 9, 2025

    Regulator Notified

    Jul 23, 2026

    Consumers Notified

    Jul 23, 2026

    3 days to discover
    256 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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