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Newsweb LLC Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Newsweb LLC.
•Discovered on August 6, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Names, Social Security Numbers.
•Affects individuals in: Nebraska.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

Breach confirmed

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Detailed summary

Newsweb LLC, a media and printing company based in Chicago, Illinois, began notifying individuals on August 5, 2026, about a data breach that occurred between April 14 and April 22, 2026. The company states that names and Social Security numbers were accessed during this incident.

While the company has confirmed that names and Social Security numbers were compromised, the total number of affected individuals has not been publicly disclosed. No medical or financial data exposure has been identified in the available reports. The breach affected clients of Newsweb LLC.

Further details, including the total number of individuals affected and any specific states impacted beyond the Nebraska Attorney General filing, have not yet been released. Additional information may become available as the situation develops.

Data possibly involved

Names
Social Security Numbers
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Notified consumers within 91–180 days

Breach Occurred

Apr 14, 2026

Company Discovered

Apr 22, 2026

Regulator Notified

Aug 5, 2026

Consumers Notified

Aug 5, 2026

8 days to discover

105 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

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Case Status:

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