See's Candies 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 See’s Candies, Inc. 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 See’s Candies

See’s Candies, Inc. is a well-known American candy retailer that has been in business since 1921. Founded by Charles See and inspired by his mother Mary See’s recipes, the company has a long-standing reputation for producing boxed chocolates, toffees, brittles and other confections.

The company is headquartered in South San Francisco, California, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway.

What Happened?

Between April 11 and April 13, 2026, See’s Candies experienced a ransomware attack carried out by the group known as Qilin.

The attackers gained unauthorized access to parts of the company’s network, encrypted files on some servers and acquired certain files before encrypting them. On April 30, 2026, the stolen data was posted on the dark web.

The breach was disclosed to the California Attorney General on Aug. 13, 2026. See’s Candies has since notified affected individuals and law enforcement and has worked with cybersecurity experts to investigate and remediate the incident.

At this time, the only publicly confirmed information type to have been exposed is names.

You May Be Entitled to Compensation

If your information was compromised in the See’s Candies data breach, you may be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are ready to help affected individuals understand their rights and pursue legal action if necessary.

Completing the below form is the first step to joining a potential lawsuit and protecting your interests.

Sources

• California Attorney General
• Dark web