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Cetera reports possible exposure via compromised email account

Possible data leak: An employee email account was accessed between July 7 and August 21, 2025 and personal information may have been involved.

Last updated: 2026-11-09

Overview

Around January 30, 2026 review found personal information may have been involved. The filing cites 96 Vermont residents; no total is given.

Timeline

  1. Occurred
  2. Discovered
  3. Disclosed
  4. Access period began.

  5. Possible personal data involvement identified.

Organization response

Per the notice, the organisation investigated and contained the incident, notified individuals and offered monitoring or protective resources.

What you can do

Verify notices through official channels, avoid links in unexpected messages, do not provide credentials, and review credit reports and statements.

Sources

  1. California AG data breach report: Cetera Financial Group (posted 03/25/2026)California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General · 2026-11-09
  2. Data breach notice to consumers (2026-03-25)Office of the Vermont Attorney General · 2026-11-09
  3. Sample consumer notice filed with California AG (Cetera Financial Group, posted 03/25/2026)California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General · 2026-11-09

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