Hennessy Advisors Data Breach: What You Need to Know
Hennessy Advisors, Inc. has reported a significant data breach affecting an undisclosed number of individuals across Maine, following unauthorized access to sensitive information. The breach was discovered on March 30, 2025, with personal data confirmed to be accessed by late December 2025.
Timeline of Events
- Discovery Date: March 30, 2025
- Unauthorized Access Confirmed: December 2025
- Consumer Notice Sent: February 23, 2026
- Reported to Maine Authorities: February 24, 2026
Impact Summary
The breach impacts an unspecified number of individuals associated with Hennessy Advisors, particularly those connected to the Hennessy Funds.
Information Exposed
In Maine, the compromised data may include sensitive personal information associated with investors in the Hennessy Funds. Specific details of the information types were not disclosed but are believed to involve critical personal data.
What Affected Individuals Should Do
Affected individuals in Maine are advised to enroll in the complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services offered by IDX. Enrollment can be done by calling 1-888-201-1772 or visiting the IDX website with the provided enrollment code by May 23, 2026. Additional guidance is available in the notification letter.
Company Response
Upon discovering the breach, Hennessy Advisors engaged third-party specialists to investigate the incident and secure their systems. They have since been working to identify affected individuals and are offering identity theft protection services through IDX, which include credit and CyberScan monitoring, a $1,000,000 insurance reimbursement policy, and full ID theft recovery services.
FAQ
Was Hennessy Advisors, Inc. hacked?
Yes, Hennessy Advisors, Inc. experienced unauthorized access to certain systems containing sensitive investor information, discovered on March 30, 2025.
What information was stolen in the Hennessy Advisors, Inc. data breach?
The breach potentially exposed sensitive personal information related to investors in the Hennessy Funds. Specific types of data have not been disclosed.
How do I know if I was affected by the Hennessy Advisors, Inc. breach?
Individuals affected by the breach should have received a notification letter from Hennessy Advisors, Inc. with instructions on enrolling for protection services.
Is there a lawsuit for the Hennessy Advisors, Inc. data breach?
As of now, there is no information provided regarding any lawsuits related to the data breach at Hennessy Advisors, Inc.
What should I do if my data was exposed in the Hennessy Advisors, Inc. breach?
You should enroll in the free credit monitoring and identity protection services offered by IDX and follow any additional guidance provided in the notification letter.
How do I get free credit monitoring from Hennessy Advisors, Inc.?
To enroll in the free credit monitoring services from IDX, call 1-888-201-1772 or visit the provided IDX website using the enrollment code from your notification letter before the deadline of May 23, 2026.