O. Berk Company Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Info Including SSNs

O. Berk Company of New England LLC, a regional division of the packaging distributor O.Berk Company, recently experienced a data breach that has affected an unknown number of individuals in the United States.

The breach was first made public by Qilin, a ransomware group, on the dark web on Feb. 18, 2026. Qilin claimed to have successfully infiltrated the organization’s systems and obtained confidential data.

The incident was first disclosed to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation on March 6, 2026. The attack was classified as a ransomware incident, meaning that the hackers likely encrypted company files and demanded payment in exchange for restoring access or refraining from releasing the data.

The breach was reported as affecting O. Berk Company of New England’s network, but it is not clear if other locations or divisions were impacted.

According to the disclosure, the breach exposed sensitive personal and health-related information, including driver's licenses, financial account details, medical records, and Social Security numbers.

O. Berk Company of New England's response

In response to the breach, O. Berk Company of New England is offering complimentary membership in Experian IdentityWorks Credit 3B, a credit monitoring and identity protection service. This service helps detect misuse of personal information and provides support for resolving identity theft issues.

Affected individuals have received instructions on how to enroll, including a dedicated activation code and access to Experian’s customer care team for assistance.

Additionally, the company has provided guidance on further steps individuals can take to protect themselves. These include placing a one-year fraud alert on their credit files, considering a security freeze to prevent unauthorized access to their credit reports, and regularly checking their credit reports for suspicious activity.

The company has also directed affected individuals to resources provided by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for additional support in the event of suspected identity theft.