Columbia Machine Inc. Discloses Data Breach Affecting 1,276 Washington Residents Columbia Machine Inc., a Vancouver, Washington-based manufacturing company, reported a data breach involving sensitive personal information of 1,276 Washington residents. The incident was disclosed to the Washington Attorney General on July 9, 2026, with notifications sent to affected individuals the same day. The breach was detected on April 5, 2026, after the company identified suspicious activity and data encryption within its systems. An investigation, conducted with third-party forensic specialists, revealed that an unauthorized actor accessed Columbia Machine’s network between March 27 and April 5, 2026, viewing and exfiltrating files. Initially, forensic analysis suggested only non-confidential company documents were compromised. However, a subsequent review uncovered additional files containing sensitive personal data. Due to the complexity of the investigation, the company completed its final assessment on June 18, 2026, confirming exposure of personal information. The compromised data varied by individual and included names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license or Washington ID numbers, full dates of birth, and passport numbers. In response, Columbia Machine is offering 24 months of free credit monitoring and identity protection services through Experian IdentityWorks, including credit reports, daily monitoring, identity restoration support, and $1 million in identity theft insurance. Affected individuals can enroll by October 31, 2026, via Experian’s enrollment page or a dedicated phone line. Further inquiries can be directed to Columbia Machine at [email protected] or the same support line.