**LockNet Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Personal Information**
LockNet, a security services provider, recently disclosed a data breach that may have compromised sensitive personal identifiable information (PII). On August 2, 2025, the company detected unauthorized access to its IT network, prompting an immediate investigation.
The investigation confirmed that an unauthorized third party accessed sensitive data on the same day. While the exact scope of exposure varies by individual, the compromised information includes names and Social Security numbers.
On November 12, 2025, LockNet began notifying affected individuals via mail, detailing the specific data impacted. As part of its response, the company is offering 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring services to those affected. The breach notice was filed with the Attorney General of New Hampshire.
Source: https://straussborrelli.com/2025/12/10/locknet-data-breach-investigation/
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"linkid": "locknet",
"type": "Breach",
"date": "12/2025",
"severity": "85",
"impact": "4",
"explanation": "Attack with significant impact with customers data leaks"{'affected_entities': [{'customers_affected': 'Impacted individuals (number '
'not specified)',
'name': 'LockNet',
'type': 'Company'}],
'customer_advisories': '12 months of complimentary credit monitoring services '
'offered to affected individuals',
'data_breach': {'personally_identifiable_information': 'Yes',
'sensitivity_of_data': 'High',
'type_of_data_compromised': ['Name',
'Social Security number']},
'date_detected': '2025-08-02',
'date_publicly_disclosed': '2025-11-12',
'description': 'LockNet reported a data breach where sensitive personal '
'identifiable information may have been compromised. '
'Unauthorized access to its IT network was detected on August '
'2, 2025, leading to an investigation. The breach potentially '
'exposed names and Social Security numbers of affected '
'individuals.',
'impact': {'data_compromised': 'Sensitive personal identifiable information '
'(names, Social Security numbers)',
'identity_theft_risk': 'High',
'systems_affected': 'IT network'},
'investigation_status': 'Completed (initial investigation)',
'references': [{'source': 'Attorney General of New Hampshire'}],
'regulatory_compliance': {'regulatory_notifications': 'Filed breach notice '
'with the Attorney '
'General of New '
'Hampshire'},
'response': {'communication_strategy': 'Data breach notification letters '
'mailed to impacted individuals'},
'title': 'LockNet Data Breach',
'type': 'Data Breach'}