Paddock Publications, Inc.

Paddock Publications, Inc. notified the New Hampshire Attorney General on January 5, 2021, of a data event affecting approximately 5 NH residents. On July 21, 2020, suspicious activity was detected, leading to the discovery of encrypted files (ransomware) and potential exfiltration of names and SSNs. Paddock engaged forensic specialists, provided one year of credit monitoring via Experian, and implemented additional network safeguards.

Paddock Publications, Inc. reported a data breach to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. The breach was reported on 2021-01-05. 15 Massachusetts residents were affected. The report records the breach type as electronic.

Paddock Publications, Inc. reported an external system breach that occurred between June 27, 2020, and July 27, 2020. The breach was discovered on October 27, 2020, affecting 19,041 individuals. The compromised information included names and Social Security numbers. The company provided written notification to those affected and offered 12-24 months of credit and identity monitoring services.

Paddock Publications, Inc. notified Montana residents of a July 21, 2020 ransomware incident where files were encrypted and potentially exfiltrated. Forensic investigators confirmed access by unknown actors. The company engaged forensic specialists, secured its network, and offered one year of credit monitoring via Experian.

Paddock Publications, Inc reported a data breach to the Indiana Attorney General. The breach occurred on 2020-06-27 and was reported on 2021-01-05. 51 Indiana residents were affected. 19,041 individuals affected in total.

PADDOCK PUBLICATIONS, INC filed a data-breach notice with the Illinois Attorney General during 2021 (case 21-003). The register records the breach as discovered on July 21, 2020. Illinois does not publish the number of people affected — 815 ILCS 530/10 permits the Attorney General to publish only the entity name, the types of personal information and the date range.