Telkonet, Inc.

The Oregon Department of Justice disclosed a data breach affecting Telkonet, Inc. between September 18–20, 2021, which was reported on December 28, 2021. Unauthorized actors gained access to personal information, though the exact number of impacted individuals remains undisclosed. The breach exposed sensitive data, raising concerns over potential misuse, such as identity theft or financial fraud. While the specific types of compromised records (e.g., names, Social Security numbers, financial details) were not detailed, the incident underscores vulnerabilities in Telkonet’s cybersecurity defenses. The lack of clarity on the scope—whether limited to employees, customers, or both—adds uncertainty to the long-term repercussions. Regulatory scrutiny and potential legal liabilities may follow, particularly if negligence in safeguarding data is proven. The breach also risks reputational damage, eroding trust among clients and partners who rely on Telkonet’s IoT and energy management solutions.

Source: https://www.maine.gov/agviewer/content/ag/985235c7-cb95-4be2-8792-a1252b4f8318/caa650ef-cb94-42c3-b17a-a2bb55e1e767.shtml

TPRM report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/vda-telkonet

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"linkid": "vda-telkonet",
"type": "Breach",
"date": "9/2021",
"severity": "85",
"impact": "4",
"explanation": "Attack with significant impact with customers data leaks"

{'affected_entities': [{'customers_affected': 'Unknown',
                        'name': 'Telkonet, Inc.',
                        'type': 'Corporation'}],
 'data_breach': {'number_of_records_exposed': 'Unknown',
                 'personally_identifiable_information': True,
                 'type_of_data_compromised': 'Personal Information'},
 'date_publicly_disclosed': '2021-12-28',
 'description': 'The Oregon Department of Justice reported a data breach '
                'involving Telkonet, Inc. on December 28, 2021. The breach '
                'occurred between September 18, 2021, and September 20, 2021, '
                'resulting in unauthorized access to personal information, '
                'although the number of affected individuals is unknown.',
 'impact': {'data_compromised': 'Personal Information'},
 'references': [{'source': 'Oregon Department of Justice'}],
 'regulatory_compliance': {'regulatory_notifications': 'Oregon Department of '
                                                       'Justice'},
 'title': 'Telkonet, Inc. Data Breach (2021)',
 'type': 'Data Breach'}