Colaberry Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation

Written By Valeria Linares

Colaberry has notified employees that a phishing incident exposed 2025 Form W-2 data containing Social Security numbers. If you received a breach letter, you may be entitled to free credit monitoring and potential legal remedies. Request a free, no-obligation case review today.

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Key Takeaways

  • Breach discovered: February 6, 2026

  • Employee W-2 data for tax year 2025 was emailed to an unauthorized actor

  • Exposed data includes names and Social Security numbers

  • Complimentary 24-month credit monitoring offered through Cyberscout (TransUnion)

  • IRS notified to watch for fraudulent tax filings

Data breach Notice

What Happened?

On February 6, 2026, Colaberry identified that a file containing 2025 Form W-2s was inadvertently sent to an unauthorized third party after the company responded to a spoofed phishing email. Colaberry, Inc. (“Colaberry”) immediately opened an investigation to determine the scope of the event and alerted the Internal Revenue Service.

Information Exposed

According to the company’s March 24, 2026 consumer notice, the following personal information was involved:

  • Name

  • Social Security number

  • Other details contained on the 2025 Form W-2 issued by Colaberry

Company Response

Colaberry states that information privacy and security are top priorities. Steps taken include:

  • Completed an internal investigation

  • Notified the IRS so it can monitor for fraudulent tax filings

  • Reviewed and reinforced security policies with staff

  • Offering affected individuals complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection for 24 months via Cyberscout

Recommended Actions for Affected Employees

  • File your 2025 tax return promptly or consult your tax professional.

  • Enroll in the free Cyberscout credit monitoring service using the instructions in your letter.

  • Review bank, credit-card, and tax statements for suspicious activity.

  • Obtain and monitor your free annual credit reports.

Company Overview

Colaberry, Inc. (Colaberry) is an information-technology and services company that operates a data-analytics training platform.

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Impacted Entities

Frequently Asked Questions

I received a data breach letter from Colaberry — what should I do?

Follow the enrollment instructions for Cyberscout credit monitoring, consider filing your 2025 tax return promptly, and continue to check financial and credit reports for unusual activity.

How do I submit a claim related to the Colaberry data breach?

Contact a data-breach attorney to discuss potential claims. Preserve your breach notice and any evidence of identity theft or financial loss.

What information did the Colaberry breach expose?

Names, Social Security numbers, and additional details listed on employees’ 2025 Form W-2s.

Did Colaberry offer credit monitoring, and for how long?

Yes. Colaberry is providing complimentary credit monitoring and identity-theft protection services for 24 months through Cyberscout.

How many people were affected by the Colaberry breach?

The company’s public filing did not disclose a specific individual count.

How can I get the official breach notice (PDF) for Colaberry?

You can download the notice directly from the Maine Attorney General’s website using the link above.

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Valeria Linares
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