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    Pathfinder LL&D Insurance Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving Pathfinder LL&D Insurance.
    • Discovered on April 29, 2026.
    • Possible data exposed: Names, Social Security Numbers, Dates of Birth, Addresses, Government IDs, Driver's License numbers, Financial Information, Account numbers, Credit Card Numbers, Debit Card Numbers, Medical Information, Health Insurance Information, Client documents, Budgets, Payroll records, Accounting files, Tax data.
    • Affects individuals in: Texas.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

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    Detailed summary

    Pathfinder LL&D Insurance Group, an independent insurance agency based in Houston, experienced a data breach. The incident initially came to light when the PLAY ransomware group claimed to have compromised their systems on September 15, 2025. The company disclosed the breach to the Texas Attorney General on April 29, 2026.

    The breach may have affected between 7,382 and 10,542 individuals, with 7,382 confirmed Texas residents impacted. The compromised data included a wide range of sensitive information, such as names, Social Security Numbers, dates of birth, addresses, government IDs, financial information (account, credit, and debit card numbers), medical information, health insurance information, and various client and internal business documents like payroll records and tax data. While the company operates in multiple states, the full nationwide impact has not been publicly reported, and specific states beyond Texas remain undisclosed. Details regarding when the incident occurred and how it happened are not publicly accessible.

    Data breaches often involve an ongoing investigation, and the full extent of the incident may take time to be confirmed. Companies may also delay notifications as they manage the incident's aftermath.

    Data possibly involved

    • Names
    • Social Security Numbers
      Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
    • Dates of Birth
    • Addresses
      Could be combined with other data for identity theft
    • Government IDs
    • Driver's License numbers
      Can be used for identity fraud
    • Financial Information
    • Account numbers
    • Credit Card Numbers
      May result in unauthorized charges on your accounts
    • Debit Card Numbers
      May result in unauthorized charges on your accounts
    • Medical Information
    • Health Insurance Information
      Could be used for insurance fraud
    • Client documents
    • Budgets
    • Payroll records
    • Accounting files
    • Tax data

    Company Response Timeline

    Breach Occurred

    Sep 15, 2025

    Company Discovered

    Unknown

    Regulator Notified

    Apr 29, 2026

    Consumers Notified

    Unknown

    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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