In March 2025, Farmer Brothers Company experienced a data breach where an unknown actor archived files from their systems. The company identified potential unauthorized access and launched an investigation. This incident was later confirmed through regulatory filings, including notifications to state attorneys general.
The breach affected 14,460 individuals, exposing sensitive data such as names, Social Security Numbers, and driver's license numbers. The company publicly confirmed the discovery of the breach on August 19, 2025, and subsequently notified affected consumers and regulatory bodies, including the Maine Attorney General, on September 9, 2025. While financial documents were mentioned in a hacker claim, explicit confirmation of their exposure to individuals is not available.
Details about data breaches can emerge over time, and notification processes may be delayed.