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Land Betterment Corporation Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Land Betterment Corporation.
•Discovered on February 3, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Name, Social Security Number, Bank Account Number, Pay Rate.
•Affects individuals in: Maine.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

Breach confirmed

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Detailed summary

Land Betterment Corporation experienced an external system breach in January 2026. The company discovered the breach on January 10, 2026. The Maine Attorney General was notified on February 3, 2026, and consumers were also notified on February 3, 2026.

The breach involved names, Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, and pay rates of 9 individuals. One of those individuals is a Maine resident. The specific states affected beyond Maine are not publicly known.

More details may emerge over time, and notifications can be delayed.

Data possibly involved

Name
Social Security Number
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Bank Account Number
Could allow unauthorized withdrawals or transfers
Pay Rate

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Notified consumers within 30 days of discovery

Breach Occurred

Jan 10, 2026

Company Discovered

Jan 10, 2026

Regulator Notified

Feb 3, 2026

Consumers Notified

Feb 3, 2026

0 days to discover

24 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.

Case Status:

Monitoring

We're monitoring this situation for developments.

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