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Lincoln Investment Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Personal Information

Lincoln Investment Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Personal Information

First seen 24 Sep 2026, 04:58 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •September 25, 2026 at 04:27 UTC
  • •At least 1,867 individuals in Massachusetts and 52 in Vermont affected by the breach.
  • •Sensitive information exposed includes Social Security numbers and financial data.
  • •Edelson Lechtzin LLP is offering free case evaluations to affected individuals.

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating a data breach at Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC, which may have compromised sensitive personal information of at least 1,867 individuals in Massachusetts and 52 in Vermont. The breach, reported to the Massachusetts Attorney General on September 17, 2026, involved exposure of names, Social Security numbers, financial account details, and medical information. Lincoln Investment, a broker-dealer and registered investment advisor, has begun notifying affected individuals. The scope of the breach may extend beyond Massachusetts and Vermont, potentially impacting more individuals nationwide. The firm is offering free case evaluations to those affected. The breach highlights vulnerabilities in the financial services sector, where sensitive data is a prime target for cybercriminals.

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Timeline

2026-09-17
Breach reported to Massachusetts Attorney General
Lincoln Investment disclosed the data breach, affecting at least 1,867 individuals in Massachusetts.
Morningstar
2026-09-23
Edelson Lechtzin LLP announces investigation
The law firm began investigating privacy claims related to the Lincoln Investment data breach.
Morningstar
2026-09-24
Public announcement of the breach
Edelson Lechtzin LLP publicly announced the investigation and offered free case evaluations to affected individuals.
PR Newswire

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