Hiwassee Builder Supply Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Hiwassee Builder Supply.
•Discovered on February 17, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Financial Records, Client Information, Confidential Documents.
•Affects individuals in: Tennessee.
•Confirmation level: Based on reports.

Detailed summary

In 2026, Hiwassee Builder Supply, a construction and building supply company operating in East Tennessee, was affected by a data breach. The incident was announced by the incransom ransomware group on February 17, 2026, indicating unauthorized access to the company's systems.

The breach reportedly resulted in the theft of 100GB of sensitive data, which included confidential documents, client information, and financial records. However, the exact number of individuals affected and specific data types like Social Security numbers or medical information have not been publicly confirmed. Details regarding official notification to affected parties or a timeline for such notifications are also not available in the provided information.

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Data possibly involved

Financial Records
Client Information
Confidential Documents

Breach Verification Status

Reports Only

Current

Initial dark web reports of potential breach

Company Confirmed

Company has acknowledged the breach

Regulator Confirmed

Confirmed by regulatory authorities

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Case Status:

Monitoring

We're monitoring this situation for developments.

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