KCI Telecommunications 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 KC Installation, LLC, dba KCI Telecommunications 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 KCI Telecommunications

KC Installation, LLC, doing business as KCI Telecommunications, is a telecommunications engineering and professional services company based in Harrisburg, North Carolina. Founded in 2002, KCI Telecommunications offers a range of services including telecom infrastructure planning, network deployment and technology solutions for major carriers and enterprise clients.

KCI has a workforce of over 100 employees. The company is known for its expertise in designing, installing and optimizing both wireless and fiber communications networks.

What Happened?

On Aug. 22, 2025, KCI Telecommunications detected suspicious activity on its network.

The company secured its systems and launched an investigation with the help of third-party cybersecurity and digital forensics specialists. Federal law enforcement was also notified.

The investigation determined that certain files were accessed by an unauthorized actor on the same day, and some information was viewed or downloaded. A comprehensive review of the impacted data revealed that the following types of consumer information were exposed:

Information Exposed:

• Names
• Social Security numbers

KCI completed its internal review and began notifying affected individuals on Feb. 25, 2026, by written notice. The breach was also disclosed to the the Maine Attorney General.

The ransomware group Akira claimed responsibility for the attack and posted about the breach on the dark web on Sept. 19, 2025. The group alleged that they obtained corporate data, including employee and customer information, payment details and confidential files.

You May Be Entitled to Compensation

If your personal information was compromised in the KCI Telecommunications data breach, you may be entitled to compensation for damages such as lost time, out-of-pocket expenses, or the risk of identity theft.

Lawyers are investigating potential claims on behalf of affected individuals. To find out if you are eligible to join a lawsuit and seek compensation, complete the below form.

Sources

• Maine Attorney General
• Dark web