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Palacios Marine & Industrial Coatings, Inc. Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Palacios Marine & Industrial Coatings, Inc..
•Discovered on September 30, 2025.
•Possible data exposed: Names, Social Security numbers, Driver's license/State ID numbers, Financial account information, Usernames/Passwords, Passport numbers, Health insurance information.
•Affects individuals in: Texas, Maine.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

Breach confirmed

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Detailed summary

Palacios Marine & Industrial Coatings, Inc. (PMI) experienced a data breach that occurred on September 30, 2025, and was discovered on March 13, 2026. The company began sending written notifications to affected individuals on March 30, 2026, and also posted a notice on its website describing the incident.

The breach affected 12,228 individuals, with 12,227 in Texas and 1 in Maine. The types of data compromised include names, Social Security numbers (SSNs), driver's license/state ID numbers, financial account information, usernames/passwords, passport numbers, and health insurance information. While law firms are investigating potential class action lawsuits, no filed lawsuits or settlements have been confirmed at this time, and no Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) activity has been reported.

Details about data breaches can emerge over time, and notification processes may be delayed. Further information may become available as investigations continue.

Data possibly involved

Names
Social Security numbers
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Driver's license/State ID numbers
Can be used for identity fraud
Financial account information
Usernames/Passwords
Attackers may try to access other accounts using the same credentials
Passport numbers
Health insurance information
Could be used for insurance fraud

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Notified consumers within 30 days of discovery

Breach Occurred

Sep 30, 2025

Company Discovered

Mar 13, 2026

Regulator Notified

Mar 30, 2026

Consumers Notified

Mar 30, 2026

164 days to discover

17 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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