Ascent Global Logistics, Inc. Data Breach: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Launches Investigation Into Exposure of Personal Information

National class action firm offering free case evaluations to individuals impacted by the Ascent Global Logistics, Inc. cybersecurity incident

BELLEVILLE, Mich., Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating data privacy claims arising from the Ascent Global Logistics, Inc. data breach. Ascent Global Logistics, Inc. reported the data breach on September 8, 2026. 

What Happened

Around September 8, 2026, the Vermont Attorney General’s office reported a data breach involving Ascent Global Logistics, Inc. The company had already notified the Massachusetts Attorney General on May 22, 2026, about suspicious activity detected on an employee’s Microsoft account. An investigation determined that from May 8 to May 9, 2026, an unauthorized third party accessed the email account and retrieved certain files.

Information Exposed

The Ascent Global Logistics, Inc. data breach may have compromised certain personal information, including names, Social Security numbers, government ID numbers, driver’s license numbers, financial account information, credit or debit card numbers, and medical records.

Who May Be Impacted

Individuals who received a data breach notification from Ascent Global Logistics, Inc. may face an increased risk of identity theft and fraud.

Your Legal Options

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating a potential class action to pursue legal remedies on behalf of individuals whose sensitive personal data may have been compromised in the Ascent Global Logistics, Inc. breach. The firm will evaluate your rights and potential claims at no cost.

Recommended Protective Steps

Review account statements and credit reports regularly and remain vigilant for suspicious activity. Confirm whether your information was involved in the Ascent Global Logistics, Inc. incident and preserve any letters or emails you received about the breach. Consider placing fraud alerts and credit monitoring.

Contact Us for a Free Case Evaluation

Speak confidentially with a data privacy attorney today: Marc Edelson, Esq., Edelson Lechtzin LLP, 411 S. State Street, Suite N-300, Newtown, PA 18940; Phone: 844-696-7492; Email: medelson@edelson-law.com; or click HERE to request a free consultation.

About Ascent Global Logistics, Inc.

Ascent Global Logistics is a leading provider of time-sensitive, expedited logistics solutions, offering innovative transportation services and digital freight marketplace capabilities to businesses worldwide.

About Edelson Lechtzin LLP

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is a national class action law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and California. In addition to data breach litigation, the firm handles class and collective actions involving securities and investment fraud, federal antitrust violations, ERISA employee benefit plans, wage theft, and consumer fraud

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