Ampex Data Systems Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation

Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Ampex Data Systems Corp. data breach.

If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.

About Ampex Data Systems

Ampex Data Systems Corp. is an American electronics company that operates in the defense and space industry. The company is known for developing high-density data recorders and solutions for intelligence and defense sectors.

Ampex is a division of Delta Information Systems and is based in Hayward, California.

What Happened?

Ampex Data Systems experienced a cybersecurity incident involving ransomware.

On March 21, 2026, a threat actor group known as PLAY accessed and encrypted the network at one of Ampex’s office locations. The company engaged IT security consultants, shut down servers and worked with a forensic IT firm to investigate and contain the breach.

The incident was contained by March 23, 2026, but the full extent of the data exposure was not known until May 9, 2026.

The following types of personal information were exposed:

Information Exposed:

• Addresses
• Banking information
• Dates of birth
• Driver’s licenses
• Names
• Social Security numbers

The breach affected at least 3,723 individuals in the United States, including two in Maine. Those impacted include current and former contractors, employees and dependents of Delta Information Systems and its subsidiaries, including Ampex. T

he company notified affected individuals by written notice on May 26, 2026.

You May Be Entitled to Compensation

If your information was exposed in the Ampex Data Systems Corp. data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by this incident understand their rights and pursue possible claims. To find out if you qualify and to take the next step, complete the below form to join a lawsuit.

Sources

• Maine Attorney General
• Dark web