Pilot Precision Products Exposes Sensitive PII

Pilot Precision Products LLC, a privately owned Massachusetts manufacturer and distributor of precision metalworking tools, disclosed a data breach that exposed sensitive personal information.

The breach was reported to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation on Oct. 30, 2026, identifying 54 Massachusetts residents as affected.

The breach resulted from a ransomware attack carried out by the cybercriminal group known as Akira. On Sept. 15, 2026, Akira posted a claim on its dark web site. The group claimed to have obtained 30 gigabytes of data from the company.

The types of information that may have been compromised included names, Social Security numbers and driver's license numbers.

The notification letter did not disclose the specific dates when the cyberattack occurred or when the company first discovered the intrusion.

Pilot Precision Products' response to the breach

The company is offering affected individuals 24 months of complimentary identity monitoring and identity theft protection services through Cyberscout, a TransUnion company.

To enroll in the complimentary services, affected individuals can visit the Cyberscout enrollment page and enter the unique activation code included in their notification letter. Enrollment must be completed within 90 days of the date of the letter.

Pilot Precision Products has also set up a dedicated toll-free help line at 1-800-405-6108. The line is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time, excluding major U.S. holidays. Affected individuals can call with questions about the incident or for additional assistance.