CNHI, LLC Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (December 9, 2025) – Federman & Sherwood, a national law firm, is investigating a cybersecurity incident involving CNHI, LLC, following the company’s recent notification to the Attorney General of Maine.
According to the regulatory filing and mailed consumer notices, CNHI discovered that an unauthorized actor gained access to its computer network between April 27, 2025, and May 17, 2025, during which certain files were removed from the system. Following a detailed review completed on November 19, 2025, CNHI determined that the compromised files contained information multiple individuals, including names in combination with Social Security numbers, and/or other personal information, depending on the individual.
On December 8, 2025, CNHI began mailing written notifications to Maine residents whose information was involved in the incident. CNHI reports that it has no indication of identity theft or misuse at this time, but is notifying affected individuals out of an abundance of caution and compliance with state law.
Upon discovering the incident, CNHI immediately secured its network, initiated its incident response plan, and engaged outside cybersecurity professionals to investigate. The company has strengthened data security controls and implemented additional measures to help prevent similar incidents in the future.
To support affected individuals, CNHI is offering one year of complimentary Experian IdentityWorks credit monitoring and identity theft protection services, including credit monitoring, identity restoration assistance, and insurance coverage. The notice also provides detailed steps consumers may take to monitor financial accounts, obtain free annual credit reports, place fraud alerts or credit freezes, and report suspected identity theft to state and federal regulators.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether CNHI, LLC took appropriate steps to safeguard sensitive personal information, whether the unauthorized access could have been prevented, and what legal rights may be available to affected Maine residents and others.
The compromised information may have included:
- Full name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number
- Financial information
- Other sensitive information
What is CNHI, LLC?
CNHI, LLC (Community Newspaper Holdings, Inc.) is a major publisher of local newspapers, websites, and advertising publications across numerous U.S. communities.
Individuals who received a notification from CNHI—or who believe their personal information may have been compromised—are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood at 1-800-237-1277 or email info@federmanlaw.com for more information.