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Updated 25 days ago

Yellow Corporation Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Yellow Corporation.
•Discovered on March 27, 2025.
•Possible data exposed: Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Driver's License Number, State ID Number, Passport Number, Financial Account Number, Payment Card Number, Medical Information, Health Insurance Information.
•Affects individuals in: District of Columbia, Massachusetts.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

Breach confirmed

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Detailed summary

Yellow Corporation, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in August 2023, experienced a data security incident on March 27, 2025. This direct cyberattack on Yellow's internal network resulted in unauthorized access and exfiltration of files. The company issued an official notice of the event on June 26, 2026.

The breach primarily affected former employees. While an exact number of affected individuals remains unidentified, the incident compromised highly sensitive data types, including names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, driver’s license and state ID numbers, passport numbers, financial account numbers, payment card numbers, medical information, and health insurance information. The company has stated it was unable to identify or verify contact information for most affected individuals, necessitating public notice.

Details about the full scope and impact of this data breach may emerge over time, and regulatory actions or consumer notifications can be delayed.

Data possibly involved

Name
Social Security Number
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Date of Birth
Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
Driver's License Number
Can be used for identity fraud
State ID Number
Passport Number
Financial Account Number
Payment Card Number
Medical Information
Health Insurance Information
Could be used for insurance fraud

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Took over 180 days or has not yet notified consumers

Breach Occurred

Mar 27, 2025

Company Discovered

Mar 27, 2025

Regulator Notified

Unknown

Consumers Notified

Jun 26, 2026

0 days to discover

456 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

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