HTI Technology & Industries, Inc. suffered a data breach between August 18 and August 22, 2022, caused by unauthorized hacking. The incident was reported by the Maine Office of the Attorney General on March 2, 2023, affecting 1,028 individuals, including at least one Maine resident. The compromised data included Social Security numbers (SSNs), a highly sensitive form of personally identifiable information (PII). In response, HTI offered 12 months of identity theft protection services to affected individuals, indicating the severity of the exposure. The breach highlights vulnerabilities in the company’s cybersecurity defenses, leading to potential long-term risks for victims, such as identity theft, financial fraud, or reputational harm. While the scale of the breach was not massive, the nature of the stolen data (SSNs) elevates its criticality, as such information can be exploited for years in fraudulent activities.