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www.northern-access.com Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving www.northern-access.com.
•Discovered on July 1, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Full Name, SSN, Driver's License Number, Date of Birth, Address, Government ID, Medical Information, Financial Information.
•Affects individuals in: Massachusetts, Minnesota.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

Breach confirmed

The www.northern-access.com breach is confirmed. If you may be affected, add your details below and we will take it from there.

Detailed summary

Northern Technologies International Corp. (NTIC), based in Minnesota, experienced a data security incident in February 2026. The breach originated from a Chaos ransomware group attack on its computer network between February 13–18, 2026. NTIC posted a detailed notice on its website and established a dedicated call center for affected individuals.

The breach involved full names, Social Security Numbers (SSNs), driver’s license numbers, dates of birth, addresses, government IDs, medical information, and financial information. NTIC began notifying affected individuals on June 26, 2026. The total number of affected individuals has not been disclosed by the company. The breach notification was filed with the Massachusetts Attorney General, indicating individuals in Massachusetts were affected.

Details about the full scope of the breach and the total number of individuals affected remain undisclosed. Information around ransomware incidents can evolve.

Data possibly involved

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

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Notified consumers within 91–180 days

Breach Occurred

Feb 13, 2026

Company Discovered

Feb 18, 2026

Regulator Notified

Unknown

Consumers Notified

Jun 26, 2026

5 days to discover

128 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

Note: Breach verification can take time. Information may evolve as more details become available from companies and regulators.

Case Status:

Monitoring

We're monitoring this situation for developments.

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