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    Manhattan Broadcasting Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving Manhattan Broadcasting.
    • Discovered on May 12, 2026.
    • Possible data exposed: Employee personal information, Contracts, Photos, Other files.
    • Confirmation level: Based on reports.

    Detailed summary

    Third-party cyber blogs and monitoring sites reported an alleged ransomware and extortion claim by the Akira group against Manhattan Broadcasting in May 2026. These reports indicate that the threat actors claimed to have exfiltrated employee personal information, contracts, photos, and other files. The incident has not been officially confirmed by Manhattan Broadcasting, and no official breach notice or regulatory filings have been found.

    As of now, the number of individuals affected, the specific states impacted, and whether sensitive data like Social Security numbers, medical information, or financial details were compromised remain unverified by an official source. The full extent of the incident and its impact are still unclear without official company disclosure or regulatory confirmation.

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    Data possibly involved

    • Employee personal information
    • Contracts
    • Photos
    • Other files

    Company Response Timeline

    Breach Occurred

    May 12, 2026

    Company Discovered

    Unknown

    Regulator Notified

    Unknown

    Consumers Notified

    Unknown

    Breach Verification Status

    Reports Only

    Current

    Initial dark web reports of potential breach

    Company Confirmed

    Company has acknowledged the breach

    Regulator Confirmed

    Confirmed by regulatory authorities

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    Case Status:
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