Delaware North Discloses Data Breach Impacting 132 Maine Residents
Delaware North, a Buffalo, New York-based hospitality and food service company, recently reported a data breach that exposed the personal information of consumers. On January 27, 2026, an unauthorized actor accessed an employee’s Microsoft account and copied sensitive files. The company detected the suspicious activity the next day, January 28, 2026, and launched an investigation.
After months of analysis, Delaware North confirmed on May 28, 2026, that the compromised files contained personal data, including names, driver’s license numbers, and state-issued identification numbers. The breach has affected 132 Maine residents, with notifications sent to impacted individuals starting June 5, 2026.
In response, Delaware North is providing one year of complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection through Kroll, including triple-bureau credit monitoring and fraud consultation. Affected individuals must activate the service by a specified deadline using a unique membership number from their notification letter. The company has also established a toll-free call center (844-959-7082) for inquiries, available weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
Source: https://www.claimdepot.com/data-breach/delaware-north-2026
Delaware North cybersecurity rating report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/delaware-north
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'description': 'Delaware North, a Buffalo, New York-based hospitality and '
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