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LaBonne's Market Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving LaBonne's Market.
•Discovered on May 6, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Name, Social Security Number.
•Affects individuals in: Massachusetts, Vermont.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

Breach confirmed

The LaBonne's Market breach is confirmed. If you may be affected, add your details below and we will take it from there.

Detailed summary

LaBonne's Market, operating as Hy LaBonne & Sons Inc., experienced a hacking-related data incident. The breach was publicly reported in May 2026, with the PLAY ransomware group claiming responsibility and posting data on the dark web in October 2025.<

Regulatory filings indicate that names and Social Security numbers may have been involved. A total of 77 individuals were confirmed affected, with 67 residents in Massachusetts and 10 in Vermont. The company offered 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection through Experian IdentityWorks.

Investigations by legal firms, including Federman & Sherwood and Strauss Borrelli PLLC, are underway suggesting potential class-action lawsuits. The exact dates of the initial compromise and regulatory disclosures are not fully detailed in available sources.

Data possibly involved

Name
Social Security Number
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Took over 180 days or has not yet notified consumers

Breach Occurred

Unknown

Company Discovered

Oct 26, 2025

Regulator Notified

Unknown

Consumers Notified

May 5, 2026

191 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:

Investigation Open

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