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    First Atlantic Capital, Ltd. Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving First Atlantic Capital, Ltd..
    • Discovered on January 30, 2026.
    • Possible data exposed: Name, Social Security Number, Financial Data.
    • Affects individuals in: Maine, Massachusetts, Indiana.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

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    Detailed summary

    First Atlantic Capital, Ltd., a financial services company, experienced an external system breach (hacking) that occurred on September 18, 2025. The company discovered this breach on December 31, 2025, and subsequently began notifying consumers on January 30, 2026. This incident was reported to various state Attorneys General, including Maine, Indiana, and Massachusetts.

    The breach involved the exposure of sensitive personal information, including names, Social Security Numbers, and financial data for at least 1,582 individuals. Of these, 3 Maine residents, 46 Massachusetts residents, and 57 Indiana residents were affected. The specific types of "other personal information" that may have been compromised have not been publicly detailed. Identity theft protection services, including credit monitoring and a $1 million identity theft insurance policy, were offered for 12 months via TransUnion.

    More details may emerge as investigations continue, and affected individuals may receive delayed notifications based on state regulations.

    Data possibly involved

    • Name
    • Social Security Number
      Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
    • Financial Data

    Company Response Timeline

    Response Grade
    A

    Notified consumers within 30 days of discovery

    Breach Occurred

    Sep 18, 2025

    Company Discovered

    Dec 31, 2025

    Regulator Notified

    Jan 31, 2026

    Consumers Notified

    Jan 30, 2026

    104 days to discover
    30 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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