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    Edelman Financial Engines, LLC Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving Edelman Financial Engines, LLC.
    • Discovered on February 4, 2026.
    • Possible data exposed: Name, Date of Birth, Address, Phone Number, Email Address, Social Security Number, Government ID, Financial Planning Information, Financial Account Details.
    • Affects individuals in: California, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

    Breach confirmed

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    Detailed summary

    Edelman Financial Engines, LLC, a financial services company, experienced a data breach around January 7, 2026. The company discovered the incident and terminated unauthorized access on January 8, 2026. This breach was disclosed through filings with various state Attorneys General, including Maine.

    The breach affected 5,083 individuals across the United States. The exposed data types include names, dates of birth, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, Social Security numbers, government IDs, and financial planning information. While some sources suggest potential financial account details were exposed, the company clarified that access to EFE accounts was not confirmed. No medical records were breached. States confirmed to be affected include California, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont.

    More details about the full extent of the breach and any additional affected individuals may emerge over time. Notification to consumers was initiated on January 28, 2026.

    Data possibly involved

    • Name
    • Date of Birth
      Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
    • Address
      Could be combined with other data for identity theft
    • Phone Number
      May be used for SIM swapping or targeted scam calls
    • Email Address
      Increases risk of phishing attacks and account takeovers
    • Social Security Number
      Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
    • Government ID
    • Financial Planning Information
    • Financial Account Details

    Company Response Timeline

    Response Grade
    A

    Notified consumers within 30 days of discovery

    Breach Occurred

    Jan 7, 2026

    Company Discovered

    Jan 8, 2026

    Regulator Notified

    Feb 4, 2026

    Consumers Notified

    Jan 28, 2026

    1 days to discover
    20 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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