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Morris Communications Company Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Morris Communications Company.
•Discovered on July 18, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Name, Address, Date of Birth, Social Security Number, Driver's License Number, Government ID Number, Passport Number, Tax Information, Financial Account Information, Payment Card Information, Medical Information.
•Affects individuals in: Georgia.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

Breach confirmed

The Morris Communications Company breach is confirmed. If you may be affected, add your details below and we will take it from there.

Detailed summary

Morris Communications Company, parented by Questo, detected unusual activity on its network on October 9, 2025. An investigation confirmed that unauthorized access occurred between October 1 and October 9, 2025, resulting in files being accessed and exfiltrated by the Akira ransomware group.

The breach exposed various types of personal data, including names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, government ID numbers, passport numbers, tax information, financial account information, payment card information, and medical information. While the company began sending notification letters on July 17, 2026, the total number of affected individuals has not been publicly disclosed.

Details surrounding the breach, such as the exact scope of affected customers and any further regulatory actions, may emerge as investigations continue and litigation progresses.

Data possibly involved

Name
Address
Could be combined with other data for identity theft
Date of Birth
Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
Social Security Number
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Driver's License Number
Can be used for identity fraud
Government ID Number
Passport Number
Tax Information
Financial Account Information
Payment Card Information
Medical Information

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Took over 180 days or has not yet notified consumers

Breach Occurred

Oct 1, 2025

Company Discovered

Oct 9, 2025

Regulator Notified

Unknown

Consumers Notified

Jul 17, 2026

8 days to discover

281 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

We're actively investigating this case and seeking affected individuals.

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