Hayward Holdings, a US-based company, experienced a data breach on August 31, 2026. This incident was reported by the Falcon ransomware group, which claimed responsibility for the attack. The group stated that they extracted 848 GB of data.
The compromised data reportedly includes over 1 million business and customer records containing Personally Identifiable Information (PII). Other affected data types include Salesforce data, distributor pricing lists, margin structures, detailed financial records, P&L statements, accounting ledgers, extensive personnel files, IT infrastructure blueprints, privileged account credentials, and strategic board plans. The full extent of individuals or entities affected has not been publicly confirmed by Hayward Holdings.
Details regarding the company's discovery date, notification to consumers, or regulatory bodies have not yet been disclosed. Further information may emerge as the situation develops.