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    Hunter Associates Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving Hunter Associates.
    • Discovered on June 23, 2026.
    • Possible data exposed: Names, Social Security Numbers, Dates of Birth, Addresses, Government IDs, Financial Account Numbers, Medical Information.
    • Affects individuals in: Ohio, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

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    Detailed summary

    Hunter Associates, a wealth management firm headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, reported a data breach in June 2026. This incident involved unauthorized access to a third-party vendor’s cloud environment. The company states that its own systems were not compromised.

    The breach, which occurred on April 22, 2026, was discovered on May 29, 2026. Consumers were notified starting June 15, 2026. The exposed data types include names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, government IDs, financial account numbers, and potentially medical information. The exact number of affected individuals has not been publicly disclosed. The breach primarily affected clients in Ohio and Pennsylvania, and notification was also made to Massachusetts regulators.

    Attorneys are investigating a potential class action lawsuit related to this incident. Consumers may receive identity protection services through IDX. Information about this breach is still emerging, and further details may surface over time.

    Data possibly involved

    • Names
    • Social Security Numbers
      Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
    • Dates of Birth
    • Addresses
      Could be combined with other data for identity theft
    • Government IDs
    • Financial Account Numbers
    • Medical Information

    Company Response Timeline

    Response Grade
    A

    Notified consumers within 30 days of discovery

    Breach Occurred

    Apr 22, 2026

    Company Discovered

    May 29, 2026

    Regulator Notified

    Jun 15, 2026

    Consumers Notified

    Jun 15, 2026

    37 days to discover
    17 days to notify consumers

    Breach Verification Status

    Reports Only

    Complete

    Initial dark web reports of potential breach

    Company Confirmed

    Current

    Company has acknowledged the breach

    Regulator Confirmed

    Confirmed by regulatory authorities

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