Legacy Cooperative Data Breach Exposes Data of 8,836 People

Legacy Cooperative, an agricultural cooperative based in Bisbee, North Dakota, disclosed a data breach that affected approximately 8,836 people in the United States.

On March 30, 2026, Legacy Cooperative became aware of suspicious activity that resulted in a network disruption. The cooperative took steps to secure its environment and launched an investigation to determine the nature and scope of the disruption.

The investigation confirmed that an unauthorized actor accessed the cooperative's network and acquired certain information. Legacy Cooperative then undertook a review of the data that was accessible during the incident, which was completed on Sept. 3, 2026.

The types of personal information exposed included names and Social Security numbers.

The breach was disclosed to the Indiana, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont attorneys general starting on Oct. 28, 2026. Legacy Cooperative began notifying affected individuals by written letter on Oct. 28, 2026.

Legacy Cooperative's response to the breach

Legacy Cooperative is offering affected individuals complimentary access to Experian IdentityWorks credit monitoring and identity theft protection services for 12 months.

The dedicated call center is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time. Individuals can call 833-918-2121 with questions about the event or for help enrolling in the identity protection services.