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    Pocket FM Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving Pocket FM.
    • Discovered on August 6, 2026.
    • Possible data exposed: Unique Author Identifiers, Social Security Numbers, Passports, Driving Licenses, Bank Statements, Account Details, Debit Card Information, Tax-Related Documents.
    • Affects individuals in: New Hampshire.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

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    Detailed summary

    Pocket FM, an audio entertainment platform, experienced a data breach between May 1, 2026, and May 25, 2026. An unauthorized third party accessed and downloaded data from a storage location associated with writer profiles. Pocket FM notified a small group of affected writers about the security incident.

    The exposed data may have included unique author identifiers, Social Security numbers, government-issued identification documents such as passports and driving licenses, bank statements, account details, debit card information, and tax-related documents. The company reported the incident to the New Hampshire Attorney General, and notification letters to consumers began on July 31, 2026. The total number of affected individuals has not been publicly disclosed.

    Additional details regarding the breach, including the full scope of affected individuals and any further regulatory actions, may emerge as investigations continue. Future updates will provide more specific information as it becomes available.

    Data possibly involved

    • Unique Author Identifiers
    • Social Security Numbers
      Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
    • Passports
    • Driving Licenses
    • Bank Statements
    • Account Details
    • Debit Card Information
      May result in unauthorized charges on your accounts
    • Tax-Related Documents

    Company Response Timeline

    Response Grade
    C

    Notified consumers within 61–90 days

    Breach Occurred

    May 1, 2026

    Company Discovered

    May 25, 2026

    Regulator Notified

    Jul 31, 2026

    Consumers Notified

    Jul 31, 2026

    24 days to discover
    67 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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