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    Industrial Acceptance Corporation Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving Industrial Acceptance Corporation.
    • Discovered on May 29, 2026.
    • Possible data exposed: Name, Social Security Number, Driver's License Number, Date of Birth, Address, Government ID, Medical Information, Financial Information.
    • Affects individuals in: Maine, California.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

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    Detailed summary

    Industrial Acceptance Corporation (IAC), a consumer finance company, experienced a hacking-related incident in February 2025. The company disclosed the breach in May 2026, when it began notifying affected individuals. The breach involved a ransomware attack attributed to the INC ransomware group, which infiltrated IAC's network and exfiltrated files around March 4, 2025.

    The breach affected 79,216 individuals across the United States, including 226 residents of Maine. The exposed data types include names, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, dates of birth, addresses, government IDs, medical information, and financial information. IAC provided 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services through Cyberscout. The breach was reported to the Maine Attorney General and the California Attorney General.

    It is important for individuals who received a notification letter to review it carefully and utilize any offered identity monitoring services. Further details may emerge as investigations continue.

    Data possibly involved

    • Name
    • Social Security Number
      Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
    • Driver's License Number
      Can be used for identity fraud
    • Date of Birth
      Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
    • Address
      Could be combined with other data for identity theft
    • Government ID
    • Medical Information
    • Financial Information

    Company Response Timeline

    Response Grade
    F

    Took over 180 days or has not yet notified consumers

    Breach Occurred

    Feb 22, 2025

    Company Discovered

    Feb 24, 2025

    Regulator Notified

    May 28, 2026

    Consumers Notified

    May 28, 2026

    2 days to discover
    458 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.

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