On May 18, 2022, Cultural Experiences Abroad, LLC (CEA) experienced a ransomware attack that resulted in a data breach affecting at least two Maine residents. The compromised personal information included names and Social Security numbers, which are highly sensitive identifiers. The breach was reported to the Maine Attorney General’s Office on September 13, 2022, and CEA also notified the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). In response, the company is providing 12 months of complimentary identity theft protection services to the affected individuals. The incident highlights the risks of ransomware attacks targeting personal data, particularly when financial or identity-related information is exposed. While the breach appears limited in scope (only two confirmed victims), the nature of the stolen data (Social Security numbers) poses a high risk of identity theft and financial fraud. The delayed reporting (nearly four months after discovery) may also raise concerns about incident response timeliness. CEA’s mitigation efforts, including credit monitoring, aim to reduce potential harm, but the breach underscores vulnerabilities in data protection against cyber extortion schemes.