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See’s Candies, Inc. Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving See’s Candies, Inc..
•Discovered on August 16, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: SSN, Name.
•Affects individuals in: California.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

Breach confirmed

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Detailed summary

See’s Candies, Inc. experienced a data breach in April 2026, with dates reported as April 11 and April 13, 2026. The incident was reported to the California Attorney General on August 13, 2026. This information is confirmed by an entry in California’s breach database.

The official filing does not specify the number of affected individuals or the exact data types exposed. While a third-party listing, which is not an official source, alleged exposure of SSN, birthday, email, phone number, name, and street address, this information has not been officially confirmed.

Details surrounding the breach, including the full scope of affected individuals and specific data types, have not been publicly disclosed. Further information may emerge as the situation develops. Consumers may be notified at a later date.

Data possibly involved

SSN
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Name

Company Response Timeline

Breach Occurred

Apr 11, 2026

Company Discovered

Unknown

Regulator Notified

Aug 13, 2026

Consumers Notified

Unknown

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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