Time Equities, Inc. (“TEI”), a New York-based real estate investment and property management company, recently disclosed a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to sensitive personal information. According to the company, suspicious email activity discovered in October 2025 may have exposed individuals’ names, Social Security numbers, and driver’s license numbers. Although TEI states it has no evidence of misuse of the compromised information, affected individuals are being offered complimentary credit monitoring services through TransUnion.
Time Equities, Inc.’s Data Breach Investigation
According to the notice submitted to the New Hampshire Attorney General, Time Equities, Inc. discovered on April 24, 2026, that certain personal information may have been impacted as the result of suspicious email activity originally identified on October 16, 2025. Upon learning of the issue, TEI immediately initiated an internal investigation and engaged cybersecurity experts to assist with determining the nature and scope of the incident.
The investigation determined that certain files may have been accessed and acquired without authorization on October 16, 2025. Following the forensic investigation, TEI conducted a comprehensive review of the potentially affected files to identify impacted individuals and determine what personal information may have been involved. This review process concluded on April 24, 2026.
According to the filing, the potentially exposed information included individuals’ first and last names along with Social Security numbers and driver’s license numbers. TEI stated that it had not identified any evidence of actual misuse or attempted misuse of the compromised information at the time notifications were issued.
The company also reported the incident to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and stated that it moved quickly to assess the security of its systems and identify affected individuals. Written notices were sent to approximately 26 New Hampshire residents beginning on April 30, 2026.
When Did This Breach Occur?
The unauthorized access reportedly occurred on October 16, 2025. TEI discovered the broader impact of the incident on April 24, 2026, after completing its investigation and data review.
Affected individuals began receiving written notification letters on or about April 30, 2026.
What Information Was Breached?
According to TEI’s filing, the potentially exposed information may have included:
- First and last names
- Social Security numbers
- Driver’s license numbers
This type of information can create heightened risks related to identity theft, tax fraud, fraudulent credit applications, and other unauthorized activities.
What You Can Do
If you received a notice from Time Equities, Inc. regarding this incident, there are several important steps you can take to help protect yourself:
- Enroll in the complimentary 12 months of credit monitoring services offered through TransUnion.
- Review your financial accounts and credit reports regularly for suspicious activity.
- Consider placing a fraud alert or security freeze with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.
- Obtain your free annual credit reports through AnnualCreditReport.com.
- Remain cautious of phishing emails, text messages, or phone calls requesting sensitive information.
- Report any suspicious activity promptly to your financial institutions, the Federal Trade Commission, and law enforcement.
TEI also encouraged impacted individuals to monitor account statements and free credit reports carefully for signs of fraud or identity theft.
File a Data Breach Lawsuit Against Time Equities, Inc.
Individuals affected by the Time Equities, Inc. data breach may have legal rights and could qualify to pursue compensation related to the exposure of their sensitive personal information. Data breach lawsuits may seek compensation for damages such as identity theft risks, time spent addressing fraud concerns, out-of-pocket expenses, and loss of privacy.
Companies that collect and maintain sensitive personal information are expected to implement reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect that data from unauthorized access. When those protections fail, affected individuals may face ongoing financial and privacy risks.
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