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Updated 28 days ago

Maine Course Hospitality Group Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Maine Course Hospitality Group.
•Discovered on August 4, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Government ID numbers, Health records, Social Security numbers, Names, Dates of Birth, Addresses, Financial Information.
•Affects individuals in: Vermont.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

Breach confirmed

The Maine Course Hospitality Group breach is confirmed. If you may be affected, add your details below and we will take it from there.

Detailed summary

Maine Course Hospitality Group, a hotel management company, experienced a ransomware attack by the Qilin group, who claimed responsibility on November 5, 2025, and posted about the breach on the dark web. The company later disclosed the breach to the Vermont Attorney General on July 31, 2026.

Exposed information included names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, government IDs, health records, and financial information. Approximately 553 individuals in Vermont were affected by this incident.

Further details regarding the full scope of the breach and specific notifications may emerge as investigations continue.

Data possibly involved

Government ID numbers
Health records
Social Security numbers
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Names
Dates of Birth
Addresses
Could be combined with other data for identity theft
Financial Information

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Took over 180 days or has not yet notified consumers

Breach Occurred

Nov 5, 2025

Company Discovered

Nov 5, 2025

Regulator Notified

Jul 31, 2026

Consumers Notified

Jul 31, 2026

0 days to discover

268 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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