Bowers Group Data Breach Exposes Sensitive PII

Bowers Group Inc., a well-known firearm suppressor manufacturer based in Cornelius, Oregon, experienced a major data breach. On May 21, 2025, Bowers became aware of suspicious activity within its internal systems. On Aug. 11, 2025, an investigation determined that a cybercriminal had accessed personal information stored in a data center.

Compromised information included names, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, employee IDs, social security numbers, driver's license numbers, passport numbers and dependent information. Bowers began notifying impacted individuals by mail on Aug. 20, 2025.

The company also reported the data breach to the New Hampshire Attorney General on Aug. 28, 2025. While the total number of affected individuals has not been released, the detail of the exposed information raises concerns about the potential for identity theft and fraud.

Bowers Group's response

In addition to required state and federal disclosures, Bowers is offering affected individuals 24 months of free Kroll credit monitoring and identity protection services, which also includes insurance and restoration services. Individuals with questions can contact 866-408-2322, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM, EST.

If you receive a notice from Bowers Group about this breach, you may want to:

• Sign up for the free Kroll credit monitoring services, offered by the company.
• Monitor your credit reports and financial accounts for any unusual activity.
• Be alert for phishing emails or phone calls that may use your exposed information.
• Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with major credit bureaus.

For more information about the company, visit the Bowers Group official website.