Cascade Coffee Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Employee Information in Ransomware Attack
Cascade Coffee, LLC, a specialty coffee manufacturer based in Everett, Washington, suffered a data breach in July 2026, exposing sensitive personal information of its employees. The company, which roasts, packages, and distributes coffee for private-label and brand partners, detected unusual activity in its network on July 30, 2026, prompting an investigation with cybersecurity experts.
The breach was later attributed to the Akira ransomware group, which claimed responsibility on August 20, 2026, via a dark web post. Compromised data included names, Social Security numbers, and full dates of birth information tied to current and former employees.
Cascade Coffee reported the incident to the Washington Attorney General on August 26, 2026, confirming that 610 Washington residents were affected. The company began notifying impacted individuals by mail on August 24, 2026.
Legal firm Shamis & Gentile P.A. is investigating the breach, citing potential compensation for those affected. The incident highlights the ongoing threat of ransomware attacks targeting sensitive employee data.
Source: https://www.claimdepot.com/investigations/cascade-coffee-data-breach-2026
Cascade Coffee, LLC cybersecurity rating report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/cascade-coffee-inc
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