Gaedeke Group, LLC experienced a data breach after an unauthorized party gained access to sensitive consumer data contained on various compromised employee email accounts. The breach compromised names, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, passport numbers, medical information of certain employees, suppliers and other individuals. Gaedeke sent data breach letters to all affected parties.

Gaedeke Group, LLC suffered a data breach after an unauthorized party gained access to sensitive consumer data contained on various compromised employee email accounts. The breach compromised the names, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, passport numbers, and certain medical information of certain employees, suppliers and other individuals. Gaedeke reviewed the affected files to determine what information was compromised and then sent out data breach letters to all affected parties.

On July 28, 2022, the Maine Office of the Attorney General disclosed a data breach affecting Gaedeke Group, LLC, initially detected on August 24, 2021. The incident stemmed from unauthorized access to employee email accounts, compromising sensitive information. The breach exposed Social Security numbers (SSNs) of approximately 1,499 individuals, primarily employees or associated parties. While the exact method of intrusion (e.g., phishing, credential theft) was not specified, the focus on email accounts suggests a targeted attack to harvest personally identifiable information (PII). The delayed public notification—nearly a year after discovery—raises concerns about incident response timelines. The exposed SSNs pose significant risks, including identity theft, financial fraud, and long-term reputational harm to the affected individuals. Gaedeke Group, a real estate management firm, faced scrutiny over its data protection measures, though no ransomware or broader systemic disruption was reported. The breach underscores vulnerabilities in email security protocols and the critical need for robust access controls to prevent unauthorized data exposure.