Hundreds of thousands of Americans are being warned about a data breach at the financial services firm Hightower Holding.
In a report sent to the Maine Attorney General, the Chicago-based firm says user credentials were compromised, triggering unauthorized access to its computer network in early January.
An investigation later determined that specific files were downloaded without authorization which contained personal and private identifying information, including names, Social Security numbers and driver’s license numbers.
The filing shows that 131,483 people were affected by the incident, including 1,557 Maine residents.
The breach was discovered on March 12, 2026 and affected individuals were notified on March 23, 2026.
According to the statement, Hightower identified a compromised user account that enabled unauthorized access to its network around January 9, 2026, and a subsequent investigation found that files were improperly downloaded between January 8 and January 9, 2026.
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