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JM Forbes & Co. Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving JM Forbes & Co..
•Discovered on April 7, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Name, Other Personal Identifier.
•Affects individuals in: Maine, Massachusetts.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

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Detailed summary

JM Forbes & Co., a financial services entity, experienced a data breach that occurred on November 17, 2025. The company discovered the breach on March 25, 2026. This incident was reported to the Maine Attorney General by an attorney representing JM Forbes & Co. on April 7, 2026.

The breach involved the exposure of name and other personal identifiers. A total of 584 individuals were affected, with 23 being residents of Maine. The specific nature of the "other personal identifier" has not been publicly specified.

It is important to remember that additional details about data breaches can emerge over time, and notifications to affected individuals may be delayed.

Data possibly involved

Name
Other Personal Identifier

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Notified consumers within 30 days of discovery

Breach Occurred

Nov 17, 2025

Company Discovered

Mar 25, 2026

Regulator Notified

Apr 7, 2026

Consumers Notified

Apr 7, 2026

128 days to discover

13 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

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Case Status:

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