Noll & Tam Architects Discloses Ransomware Breach Exposing Sensitive Data
In May 2026, Noll & Tam Architects, a Berkeley, California-based firm specializing in public and community-focused building designs, reported a data breach that compromised sensitive personal information. The incident, disclosed to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation on May 19, 2026, stemmed from a ransomware attack claimed by the group TERMITE, which posted stolen data on the Tor dark web on March 17, 2026.
Upon discovery, the firm launched an investigation and reinforced its cybersecurity measures. The exposed data included names, Social Security numbers, and financial account information, though the total number of affected individuals remains undisclosed.
In response, Noll & Tam is providing 24 months of complimentary identity monitoring through Kroll, covering credit monitoring, fraud consultation, and identity theft restoration. Affected individuals who received notification letters must enroll by a specified deadline using a unique membership number. A dedicated support line (844-959-7071) is available for inquiries, operating Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
Source: https://www.claimdepot.com/data-breach/noll-tam-architects-2026
Noll & Tam Architects cybersecurity rating report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/noll-&-tam-architects
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"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "5/2026",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization's existence"{'affected_entities': [{'industry': 'Architecture/Design',
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'customer_advisories': 'Notification letters sent to affected individuals '
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'date_detected': '2026-03-17',
'date_publicly_disclosed': '2026-05-19',
'description': 'Noll & Tam Architects, a Berkeley, California-based firm '
'specializing in public and community-focused building '
'designs, reported a data breach that compromised sensitive '
'personal information due to a ransomware attack claimed by '
'the group TERMITE. The stolen data was posted on the Tor dark '
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'measures, provided identity '
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'references': [{'source': 'Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and '
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'Massachusetts Office '
'of Consumer Affairs '
'and Business '
'Regulation'},
'response': {'communication_strategy': 'Notification letters to affected '
'individuals, dedicated support line',
'containment_measures': 'Reinforced cybersecurity measures',
'incident_response_plan_activated': 'Yes',
'remediation_measures': 'Provided 24 months of complimentary '
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'threat_actor': 'TERMITE',
'title': 'Noll & Tam Architects Ransomware Breach',
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