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Janome America, Inc. Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Janome America, Inc..
•Discovered on August 5, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Names, Other Personal Information.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

Breach confirmed

The Janome America, Inc. breach is confirmed. If you may be affected, add your details below and we will take it from there.

Detailed summary

Janome America, Inc., a distributor of sewing machines, embroidery equipment, and crafting software, recently notified individuals about a 2025 cybersecurity incident. The company discovered the breach on October 8, 2025, and subsequently sent out notifications to affected individuals on July 10, 2026.

The incident may have exposed personal information, including names, in combination with other unspecified personal information. The exact number of affected individuals and the full scope of compromised data have not been publicly disclosed.

Further details regarding the incident may emerge as more information becomes available, and updated notices may be issued to those potentially affected.

Data possibly involved

Names
Other Personal Information

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Took over 180 days or has not yet notified consumers

Breach Occurred

Oct 8, 2025

Company Discovered

Oct 8, 2025

Regulator Notified

Unknown

Consumers Notified

Jul 10, 2026

0 days to discover

275 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

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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