Pacific Railway Enterprises Data Breach Exposes SSNs & Financial Info

Pacific Railway Enterprises, Inc., a small business specializing in railroad system design and consulting, recently experienced a significant data breach affecting sensitive consumer and corporate information, including Social Security and credit card numbers.

The breach was publicly disclosed on Dec. 30, 2025, with the incident itself traced back to a ransomware attack by the Akira group, who claimed responsibility on their dark web site on Nov. 26, 2025. The Akira ransomware group reported that they accessed and exfiltrated a range of corporate data from Pacific Railway Enterprises, including employee lists with personal information, non-disclosure agreements, contracts and agreements, and project documentation.

The breach appears to be the result of a targeted ransomware attack, where cybercriminals infiltrated the company’s network and encrypted or stole data, later posting evidence of their access on the dark web. This incident highlights the risks faced by organizations handling critical infrastructure and sensitive personal data, especially in the transportation and engineering sectors.

The company disclosed the data breach to the Massachusetts Attorney General on Dec. 30, 2025. Impacted individuals have been notified by mail.

Pacific Railway Enterprises’ response

Upon discovering the breach, Pacific Railway Enterprises took immediate steps to secure their environment and engaged cybersecurity professionals to investigate the scope and nature of the incident. The company also reported the matter to federal law enforcement and is reviewing its security controls, policies and procedures to strengthen resilience against future threats.

As a precaution, Pacific Railway Enterprises is offering affected individuals complimentary access to single bureau credit monitoring, credit reports and identity protection services for 24 months through Cyberscout, a TransUnion company.

If you receive notification from Pacific Railway Enterprises about this breach, you may want to:

• Sign up for the free identity theft protection services offered by Pacific Railway Enterprises.
• 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.