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nChroma Bio Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving nChroma Bio.
•Discovered on March 15, 2026.
•Affects individuals in: California.
•Confirmation level: Based on reports.

Detailed summary

nChroma Bio, a biotechnology company specializing in metabolomics and synthetic biology, was claimed as a ransomware victim by the Coinbasecartel group on March 15, 2026. This incident has not been officially confirmed by the company, and details remain limited to the ransomware leak site claims.

There is no information available regarding the number of affected individuals or the specific types of data exposed, such as SSN, medical, or financial data. The incident appears to be a direct ransomware attack on nChroma Bio, with no indications of it being a vendor or third-party breach. The extent of the breach and its impact on individuals remain unclear.

Details about this incident can emerge later, and official notices may be delayed.

Company Response Timeline

Breach Occurred

Unknown

Company Discovered

Mar 15, 2026

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:

Monitoring

We're monitoring this situation for developments.

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