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    QualiChem Inc. Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving QualiChem Inc..
    • Discovered on April 29, 2026.
    • Possible data exposed: Names or other personal identifiers.
    • Affects individuals in: Virginia, Maine.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

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    Detailed summary

    QualiChem Inc. experienced an external system breach between October 23, 2025, and December 16, 2025. The company discovered this breach on April 16, 2026, and began notifying consumers on April 29, 2026. The Maine Attorney General's office has received a notice regarding this incident. QualiChem Inc. confirmed that 644 individuals nationwide were affected.

    The types of data involved include names or other personal identifiers. The public notice also references "Notification and Protection Services" information. It remains unclear if other types of data, such as Social Security numbers, medical data, or financial data, were exposed. QualiChem offered one year of credit monitoring and identity theft protection services through Kroll.

    More details may emerge as the situation develops and regulatory processes continue. Notices to affected individuals may be delayed.

    Data possibly involved

    • Names or other personal identifiers

    Company Response Timeline

    Response Grade
    A

    Notified consumers within 30 days of discovery

    Breach Occurred

    Oct 23, 2025

    Company Discovered

    Apr 16, 2026

    Regulator Notified

    Unknown

    Consumers Notified

    Apr 29, 2026

    175 days to discover
    13 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

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    Case Status:
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    We're monitoring this situation for developments.

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