MEI Architects Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving MEI Architects.
•Discovered on September 8, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Social Security numbers, Passports, Green cards, Invoices, Human resources documents, Architectural drawings.
•Confirmation level: Based on reports.

Detailed summary

RansomLook listed MEI Architects as a victim in a Dark Project ransomware post observed on September 8, 2026. The listing is based on a ransomware-group claim and has not been publicly confirmed by MEI Architects or a regulator. The reported material said that approximately 340 GB of data, including about 130,000 files, was stolen.

The reported data included Social Security numbers, passports, green cards, invoices, human resources documents, and architectural drawings from past, current, and under-construction projects. The number of affected individuals and the states involved have not been disclosed. No official breach notification, regulator filing, consumer notification date, or company discovery date was identified in the sources reviewed. The report may be updated if MEI Architects or a government agency releases further information.

Data possibly involved

Social Security numbers
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Passports
Green cards
Invoices
Human resources documents
Architectural drawings

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

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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