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Port of Seattle Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Port of Seattle.
•Discovered on July 3, 2024.
•Possible data exposed: Name, Date of Birth, SSN, Driver's License Number, Government ID, Medical Information.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

Breach confirmed

The Port of Seattle breach is confirmed. If you may be affected, add your details below and we will take it from there.

Detailed summary

The Port of Seattle experienced a ransomware incident between August 23 and August 24, 2024. The incident was publicly disclosed around April 2025.

The compromised data types include first and last names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers or other government-issued ID numbers, and medical information. Roughly 90,000 individuals were impacted. The full extent of states affected is currently unclear, as only a Montana Attorney General report for a different 2018 incident was identified.

Further details about the incident may emerge over time.

Data possibly involved

Name
Date of Birth
Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
SSN
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Driver's License Number
Can be used for identity fraud
Government ID
Medical Information

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Took over 180 days or has not yet notified consumers

Breach Occurred

Aug 23, 2024

Company Discovered

Aug 23, 2024

Regulator Notified

Unknown

Consumers Notified

Apr 1, 2025

0 days to discover

221 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

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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