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New Congol LLC dba New Congoleum Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving New Congol LLC dba New Congoleum.
•Discovered on May 8, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Name or other personal identifier.
•Affects individuals in: Maine, New Jersey.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

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Detailed summary

In March 2026, New Congol LLC dba New Congoleum experienced an external system breach. The company discovered the breach on April 30, 2026, and reported it to the Maine Attorney General on May 8, 2026.

The breach affected 4,831 individuals in total, with 6 of those individuals residing in Maine. The type of information acquired includes name or other personal identifiers. The specific types of personal identifiers involved have not been further detailed. New Congol LLC dba New Congoleum offered 12 months of identity theft protection services through IDX, which include credit monitoring, a $1 million identity fraud loss reimbursement policy, and fully managed identity theft recovery services.

While details regarding the specific impact of the breach continue to emerge, it is important to note that information can be delayed.

Data possibly involved

Name or other personal identifier

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Notified consumers within 30 days of discovery

Breach Occurred

Mar 24, 2026

Company Discovered

Apr 30, 2026

Regulator Notified

Unknown

Consumers Notified

May 8, 2026

37 days to discover

8 days to notify consumers

Breach Verification Status

Reports Only

Complete

Initial dark web reports of potential breach

Company Confirmed

Complete

Company has acknowledged the breach

Regulator Confirmed

Current

Confirmed by regulatory authorities

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Case Status:

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