Brightspeed Files Data Breach Report with Illinois Attorney General
CONNECT HOLDING II LLC D/B/A BRIGHTSPEED reported a data security incident to the Illinois Attorney General on January 16, 2026. The filing indicates that unauthorized parties may have accessed customer personal information. Individuals who received a direct notification from Brightspeed should review it for specific details.
- State
- Illinois
- Reported
- January 16, 2026
CONNECT HOLDING II LLC, doing business as Brightspeed, officially reported a data security incident to the Illinois Attorney General. This report was filed on January 16, 2026, confirming a security compromise that potentially involved customer data.
The nature of the breach and the specific categories of information involved were not detailed in the public filing. However, the report indicates that unauthorized parties may have gained access to personal information maintained by the company.
If you have received a data breach notification letter directly from Brightspeed, it signifies that your information was likely involved in this incident. Such notifications provide the most accurate and personalized details about the security event and its potential impact on your data.
As a general precaution, it is advisable to carefully review any official communications from Brightspeed regarding this incident. You should also remain vigilant for any unusual activity in your accounts and be cautious of unsolicited communications that request personal details, as these could be phishing attempts.
Brightspeed has indicated that an investigation into the incident is ongoing. Further details may be released as their assessment progresses.
What to do if you were affected
These general steps can help limit the risk of identity theft and fraud after any data breach.
Stay alert to targeted scams
Be cautious of calls, texts, or emails that reference this breach. Legitimate organizations won't ask you to confirm sensitive details through an unsolicited message.
Keep your notification letter
Save the notice you received. It documents that your information was involved and is often needed to enroll in any credit monitoring offered or to join a related legal claim.
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