Advantest America, Inc. Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
October 8, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood is investigating the Advantest America, Inc. data breach following notifications filed in Vermont and California.
According to the filings, the reported breach occurred on January 23, 2026. The Vermont filing reports that eight Vermont residents were affected, with additional individuals affected nationwide. Information potentially affected includes Social Security numbers, financial account codes, and credit and debit account information.
The combination of Social Security numbers and financial account information may increase the risk of identity theft, unauthorized transactions, fraudulent account creation, and other forms of financial fraud.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether Advantest America, Inc. implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect sensitive personal and financial information and whether additional measures could have prevented or reduced the impact of the data breach.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Financial information
- Other sensitive information
What is Advantest America, Inc.?
Advantest America, Inc. is the North American subsidiary of Advantest Corporation, providing automated test equipment (ATE) and related solutions for the semiconductor industry.
Individuals affected by the Advantest America, Inc. data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277 | Email: info@federmanlaw.com