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6104 data breach investigation

Filed
January 16, 2026
Regulator
Indiana AG
People affected
Not stated
File status
Monitoring

What the filing confirms

  • 6104 reported the incident to the Indiana Attorney General.
  • Information involved: Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Financial Account Number, Routing Number, Home Address, Email Address, Phone Number.

Still unknown

  • How many people were affected. The filing does not give a number.
  • What caused the incident beyond the description in the filing.
  • How the attackers got in, and whether basic safeguards such as multi-factor sign-in were in place.
Read the filing at the source

Investigation notes

Operating within the financial services and specialized lending sector, 6104 occupies a critical position where it routinely collects, processes, and maintains vast repositories of highly sensitive consumer and commercial financial data. Because the organization facilitates complex financial transactions, credit evaluations, and account management services, it must gather comprehensive personal and economic profiles from its clients. This trove of information makes 6104 an attractive target for malicious actors seeking to exploit systemic vulnerabilities for financial gain, as the data held within its digital environment holds immediate monetary value on the dark web.

In 2026, 6104 officially reported a significant data security incident to the Indiana Attorney General, signaling that unauthorized third parties breached its network infrastructure. While exact forensic details continue to emerge, incidents affecting financial institutions and related service providers typically involve sophisticated cyberattacks such as credential stuffing, targeted ransomware deployment, or unauthorized exploitation of network perimeters and third-party vendor interfaces. These attacks are designed to bypass legacy security controls and exfiltrate large volumes of confidential files before detection occurs.

The breach exposed a wide array of sensitive consumer information, which likely includes full names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, and routing details. The exposure of this specific combination of data creates severe, multi-faceted risks for affected individuals. Social Security numbers and financial account details, when compromised together, provide the exact blueprint needed for criminals to execute unauthorized account takeovers, drain existing bank balances, open fraudulent credit lines under victims' names, and commit complex tax and government benefits fraud.

Under federal and state regulatory frameworks, including the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) and applicable Indiana consumer protection statutes, organizations like 6104 have an affirmative legal duty to implement robust administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect sensitive personal and financial data. The occurrence of a widespread data breach strongly suggests a potential failure in these mandated security obligations, raising serious questions about whether the company maintained adequate encryption, network monitoring, and access controls to prevent unauthorized intrusion.

Receiving an official data breach notification letter from 6104 is an acknowledgment by the company that your confidential information was compromised due to inadequate security measures. Under the law, this notification establishes the legal standing necessary to participate in a class action lawsuit aimed at holding the company accountable for its negligence. You do not need to wait until you experience actual financial fraud or out-of-pocket loss to take action. Our firm evaluates these cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning there are never any out-of-pocket costs or fees unless we successfully recover compensation on your behalf.

What our attorneys examine

A cyberattack does not excuse a company from protecting the information it holds. We look at whether 6104 used reasonable security, how long it kept the data, and how quickly it told the people affected. Those questions decide whether a class action or individual claim is possible. Read more on how ransomware lawsuits work, or browse other incident files in Indiana.

6104 data breach questions

How many people were affected by the 6104 data breach, and what was exposed?
The filing does not give a count of affected people and lists the following information as involved: Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Financial Account Number, Routing Number, Home Address, Email Address, Phone Number. Your own letter is the best guide to what was exposed about you, since notices are usually tailored to each person.
Is the 6104 data breach letter legit or a scam?
A notice from 6104 in the mail matches the breach 6104 reported to the Indiana Attorney General on January 16, 2026. Check that the company name and dates in your letter match that filing. A real notice of data security incident won't ask for your password, Social Security number or a payment — if it does, contact 6104 through a phone number or website you find yourself.
Did 6104 offer free credit monitoring?
Check your letter from 6104. If free credit or identity monitoring is offered, the enrollment code and deadline are printed in the notice itself. Because Social Security numbers are listed in this filing, identity monitoring and a credit freeze matter more than usual. Using the free service won't stop you from joining a lawsuit or settlement later.
Is there a 6104 data breach class action lawsuit?
Law firms often open an investigation after a breach notice like this one, and a class action lawsuit may follow. This page doesn't confirm that a lawsuit has been filed against 6104. You usually don't have to join a class action to be included — if a settlement is reached, class members are notified and can file a claim.
What should I do after getting the 6104 data breach notice?
Keep the letter and the envelope, and note the date it arrived. Freeze your credit with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, change any passwords the notice mentions, and sign up for any free credit monitoring the letter offers. Then check whether you may have a claim.
Where can I see the official 6104 breach notice?
6104's report is published by the Indiana Attorney General: https://www.in.gov/attorneygeneral/consumer-protection-division/id-theft-prevention/security-breaches/#6104-2026 Compare it with the letter you received to confirm the dates and details match.
Do I need a 6104 data breach lawyer or attorney?
An attorney can read your notice and tell you whether a claim makes sense. A case review here is free, and data breach cases are usually handled on contingency, so there is no upfront cost.
Can I sue 6104 over the data breach?
It depends on what was exposed, the law in Indiana and your own state, and whether you've been harmed. Most people take part through a class action rather than suing alone. Keep your notification letter — it's the proof that connects you to the breach.
How much could a 6104 data breach settlement or claim be worth?
There is no set amount, and no 6104 settlement is confirmed here. In past data breach settlements, payments depended on what data was exposed and on documented losses — fraud, out-of-pocket costs and time spent dealing with the breach. The filing lists Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth as involved. Keep receipts and records; they're what damages claims are built on.

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