On January 31, 2018, Ascensus, LLC experienced a data breach due to the inadvertent misdelivery of sensitive personal information belonging to participants in the Red Hawk Casino 401(K) Plan. The exposed data included names, addresses, birth dates, dates of hire, and Social Security numbers (SSNs)—highly sensitive identifiers that could facilitate identity theft or financial fraud. The breach was reported to the California Office of the Attorney General on February 20, 2018. While the incident did not involve a malicious cyber attack or ransomware, the unauthorized disclosure of employee financial and personal records posed significant risks, including potential fraud, reputational damage to Ascensus, and regulatory scrutiny. The breach underscored vulnerabilities in data handling procedures, particularly in scenarios where third-party recipients were involved. Given the nature of the exposed data (SSNs and employment details), the incident had long-term implications for affected individuals, increasing their susceptibility to targeted scams or credit-related crimes.

The Indiana Office of the Attorney General reported on May 27, 2015, that Ascensus Inc. experienced a data breach on May 14, 2015, affecting a total of 1,404 individuals, including 16 residents of Indiana. The breach involved the unauthorized access to personal information, which could include names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and financial account information. This incident highlights the vulnerability of personal data and the importance of robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive information.

The California Office of the Attorney General reported a data breach involving Ascensus, Inc on August 21, 2014. The breach occurred on July 29, 2014, when Ascensus inadvertently sent a report containing personal data, including names, birth dates, addresses, and Social Security numbers, to an unauthorized client. The total number of affected individuals is unknown.