TAK Broadband Data Breach Claims Investigated by Lynch Carpenter
Pittsburgh — February 20, 2026 — TAK Broadband, LLC (“TAK”), a company focused on constructing broadband networks1, has disclosed a cybersecurity incident affecting the personal information of more than twenty thousand individuals. In the wake of the announcement, national plaintiffs’ firm Lynch Carpenter, LLP has opened an investigation into potential claims arising from the breach and is inviting impacted individuals to seek a case review.
What happened
According to TAK, an unauthorized party accessed the company’s network in August 2025. During that intrusion, the actor may have obtained records containing personally identifiable information (PII), specifically individuals’ names in combination with Social Security numbers. TAK has begun notifying those whose data may have been involved.
Why it matters
Names paired with Social Security numbers are among the most sensitive data elements because they can be misused for identity theft, new account fraud, tax refund fraud, and other forms of financial crime. Even in cases where no misuse has yet been detected, exposed SSNs can carry long-term risk since the identifier is difficult to change and remains valuable to threat actors on criminal marketplaces.
Lynch Carpenter’s investigation
Lynch Carpenter, LLP is investigating claims tied to the TAK incident and is encouraging affected individuals to explore their legal options. If your information was impacted, you may be entitled to compensation or remediation benefits depending on the facts and applicable law.
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If you have received any other data breach notice letters in the last 30 days, please contact us here.
What potentially impacted individuals can do now
While TAK’s investigation and notifications proceed, those who believe they were affected should consider taking the following steps to reduce risk and monitor for suspicious activity:
- Place a free fraud alert or credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) to help prevent unauthorized new accounts.
- Review bank, credit card, and insurance statements closely for unfamiliar charges or changes. Dispute anything you don’t recognize promptly.
- Obtain and monitor free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com; consider enrolling in credit monitoring if offered.
- Set up an IRS Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) to help guard against tax-related identity theft.
- Be alert to phishing attempts referencing TAK, account “verifications,” or urgent requests for personal data. Do not click links or open attachments from unknown senders.
- Update passwords for any potentially linked accounts and enable multi-factor authentication wherever available.
- Report identity theft or suspicious activity to the FTC at IdentityTheft.gov and, as appropriate, to local law enforcement.
About Lynch Carpenter
Lynch Carpenter is a national class action law firm with offices in Pennsylvania, California, and Illinois. The firm has represented millions of clients in data privacy matters for more than a decade and has earned national recognition for complex litigation on behalf of plaintiffs across the country. To learn more, visit www.lynchcarpenter.com.
For more information, contact Jerry Wells at (412) 322-9243 or email [email protected].
Key timeline
- August 2025: An unauthorized party accesses TAK’s network, potentially acquiring records with names and Social Security numbers.
- February 2026: TAK publicly discloses the incident; Lynch Carpenter announces an investigation into related claims.
The bottom line
The exposure of names tied to Social Security numbers raises serious identity protection concerns. Individuals who receive a notice from TAK—or suspect their information was involved—should take immediate steps to secure their accounts and consider seeking legal guidance. For an attorney to review your case, visit our site HERE.
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Editor’s note: This report is for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.
