Chisholm Persson & Ball, a law firm in Laconia, New Hampshire, reported a data breach that began on July 7, 2026. The breach was a result of a ransomware attack carried out by the Akira group. The group claims it will upload 45GB of corporate data publicly.
The compromised data includes client passports, visas, driver's licenses, Social Security Numbers (SSNs), confidential client documents, financial data, contracts, agreements, court files, police reports, and other legal files. While SSNs and financial data were exposed, the number of individuals affected has not been explicitly stated. There is no explicit mention of medical data.
It is important to note that information regarding data breaches can evolve as investigations proceed and official notifications are issued. As of the discovery date, no public State Attorney General filings or official breach notification letters have been listed, and no class action lawsuits have been reported.