Maine

In May 2023, Progress Software, which works with Pension Benefit Information, disclosed a vulnerability that had been exploited by an unauthorized party. An investigation began to determine the types of information exposed. PBI's investigation found that the information involved in the event, which could have been subject to unauthorized access, included names, partial mailing addresses, Social Security details, and dates of birth. This incident affected 1,912 individuals. PBI issued a notice letter of the event to all who were affected. The letter carried an offer to provide credit monitoring and identity restoration to all who were affected for two years.

In May 2023, Houser determined that particular files on its computer systems became encrypted without its consent. With the assistance of an external forensic specialist, Houser launched an investigation to assess the scope of the breach. This investigation showed the unauthorized party may have infiltrated and deleted copies of stolen data. This information included names, Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, tax identification details, and medical information. Houser also provided a written notice of the event to the 1483 affected residents courtesy of the breach. Houser has since implemented additional safeguards relating to privacy and its network. It also provided those affected with credit monitoring and identity protection for twelve months.

In May 2023, Talent Launch, the business name for Alliance Solutions, discovered unauthorized access to its networks due to a cybersecurity event resulting in the exposure of company information. When Tallent Launch learned about the event, the organization took steps to secure its system and mitigate further harm. Talent Launch also engaged the assistance of some cybersecurity experts to handle the investigation. From their initial review of the hack, it was determined that names, in combination with financial or credit card numbers, were accessed. Security, access codes, passwords, and pins may also be exposed. There was no evidence to suggest that the information obtained was used to commit fraud, but the 14,051 affected were advised to check their accounts regularly. Talent Launch also provided those affected with complimentary credit monitoring for twelve months.

In March 2023, Newport Public Schools discovered an unauthorized party accessed their network. Immediately, this came to light; they shut down the system and initiated an investigation with external cybersecurity experts to determine the cause of the breach. They concluded their assessment in February 2024, finding that specific personal information files may have been exposed. Some of the exposed information included full names and Social Security numbers, though 10,545 Maine residents were affected. The organization also issued notification letters to all who may have been affected. They also provided 12 months of complimentary credit-free monitoring and identity theft protection.

In September 2020, ROMWE discovered some of their consumer information had been posted on the dark web. ROMWE immediately retained the services of an external cybersecurity expert to investigate the situation. It determined that some customer usernames and passwords were stolen from their computer network. These passwords may have been used to access ROMWE account data, including names, phone numbers, and emails. The 26,294 affected Maine residents were advised to reset their usernames and passwords. ROMWE also provided them with credit monitoring and identity theft protection services.