Simon & Schuster, LLC, the well-known book publishing company, disclosed a data security incident. The company reported the incident to the Vermont Attorney General's Office on August 10, 2026.
The incident indicated that Social Security numbers belonging to at least five Vermont residents were potentially exposed. The date the breach occurred has not been publicly disclosed.
Further details about the breach, such as the full extent of affected individuals or other compromised data types, have not been publicly confirmed. Details may emerge as regulatory processes continue.