Maine Course Data Breach: Social Security Numbers and Health Records Compromised

Maine Course Hospitality Group, a hotel management company headquartered in Freeport, Maine, disclosed a data breach that compromised sensitive personal and health information of at least 553 Vermont residents.

On Nov. 5, 2025, a ransomware group known as Qilin posted a claim on the Tor network, a part of the dark web, stating that it had obtained data belonging to Maine Course Hospitality Group.

The types of consumer information confirmed to have been exposed in the breach included government ID numbers, Social Security numbers and health records.

The breach was reported to the Vermont Attorney General on July 31, 2026.

Maine Course Hospitality Group's response to the breach

Affected individuals should watch for official correspondence from Maine Course Hospitality Group regarding this breach. Any notifications from the company may include important information about which specific data elements were compromised, as well as details about protective services or resources being made available to those affected.

Individuals who receive a breach notification letter from the company should read it carefully, follow any enrollment instructions for protective services and keep the letter for their records. Individuals can also visit the company's website or contact Maine Course Hospitality Group directly for additional information about the incident.