Barnhart Crane & Rigging Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Information of Nearly 23,000 Individuals Shamis & Gentile P.A., a class action law firm specializing in data breach cases, is investigating a cybersecurity incident involving Barnhart Crane & Rigging Company, Inc., a leading mechanical and industrial engineering contractor based in Memphis, Tennessee. The breach, discovered on April 21, 2026, compromised the personal data of 22,822 individuals across the U.S. Barnhart Crane & Rigging, founded in 1969, operates over 50 branches nationwide and employs between 770 and 1,500 workers. The company provides specialized services in power generation, petrochemical, and manufacturing sectors. The exposed data includes highly sensitive information, such as: - Full names - Social Security numbers - Driver’s license or state ID numbers - Passport numbers - Financial account details - Dates of birth - Health and insurance information Affected individuals may be eligible for compensation, with legal teams reviewing potential claims. The breach underscores the ongoing risks to personal data in industrial and corporate environments.

Barnhart Group Hit by Akira Ransomware Attack, Exposing Sensitive Data of 1,435 Individuals Barnhart Group, a Pennsylvania-based transportation and logistics firm with over 50 U.S. locations, suffered a ransomware attack by the Akira cybercriminal group. The breach was disclosed on the dark web on November 14, 2025, with attackers claiming to have exfiltrated sensitive corporate and personal data. The company reported the incident to the Maine, Texas, and Vermont Attorneys General, confirming that 1,435 individuals including 434 Texas residents and two Maine residents were affected. Impacted parties were notified via U.S. mail. Confirmed exposed data includes: - Names, Social Security numbers, and driver’s license details - Government-issued IDs (passports, state IDs) - Medical and financial records (account numbers, credit/debit card details) - Corporate documents (invoices, NDAs, audit reports) Akira also alleged access to emails, phone numbers, and confidential records, though these claims remain unverified in public disclosures. Barnhart Group has not confirmed whether a ransom was paid. The breach highlights ongoing risks to supply chain and logistics firms, sectors increasingly targeted by ransomware groups for their access to critical infrastructure and sensitive data. Legal investigations are underway, with affected individuals potentially eligible for compensation under state and federal data protection laws.

Barnhart Crane & Rigging Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Personal Information On May 21, 2026, Barnhart Crane & Rigging Company, Inc. began notifying individuals potentially affected by a data breach that occurred between April 23 and April 24, 2025. The company, which operates over 70 locations across North America, detected unauthorized access to its network systems and engaged third-party cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident. The breach may have exposed a wide range of sensitive personal data, including: - Full names - Social Security numbers - Driver’s license or state ID numbers - Passport numbers - Financial account details - Birthdates - Health and insurance information While the exact number of affected individuals has not been disclosed, legal professionals are examining whether a class action lawsuit could be filed on behalf of those impacted. Such a lawsuit could seek compensation for privacy violations, time spent addressing the breach, and out-of-pocket costs. Barnhart has since posted a data breach notice on its website, and affected individuals may have received direct notifications. The investigation remains ongoing.