Where does The Scharine Group case file come from?

Every entry is taken from the breach report The Scharine Group lodged with the Indiana Attorney General. Nothing here is estimated.

Why do the incident date and the report date differ?

Companies usually investigate before they report. The gap between the two dates shows how long that took.

What does the records-affected figure count?

It is the number the company gave the state. It can cover residents of that state only, so the national total may be higher.

Does this case file change over time?

Yes. When a company files an update or a new state publishes its copy of the report, the dates and counts here are refreshed.

Case file

Case File: The Scharine Group Data Breach

This file collects the dated facts on record for The Scharine Group incident. The state report is dated December 16, 2025. The incident itself is dated August 14, 2025.

Timeline

124 days separate the incident date from the date it was reported.

August 14, 2025Incident dateWhen the filing says the breach took place.
December 16, 2025Report filed in IndianaDate the notice was lodged with the Indiana Attorney General.

Case facts

Filing state: Indiana
Date reported: December 16, 2025
Incident date: August 14, 2025
Receiving office: Indiana Attorney General

Case notes

The Scharine Group in Indiana publicly disclosed a data security incident, confirming that personal information was exposed. The breach originated on August 14, 2025, and was reported to regulators on December 16, 2025. This disclosure comes from public filings made to comply with data breach notification laws.

As of the filing date, the company has not specified the exact types of personal information involved in this incident, nor has it provided an estimate for the number of individuals affected. The investigation into the full scope and nature of the breach is currently ongoing.

Due to the nature of the exposed data being broadly defined as "personal information," individuals who receive a notification letter from The Scharine Group should review it carefully for any specific details they may provide. This document serves as a public record of the officially reported facts about the incident.

As a general precaution following any data security incident, individuals are advised to monitor their financial and personal accounts for any unusual activity. This includes regularly reviewing bank statements, credit reports, and any other accounts where the information involved might be used.

It is also recommended to remain vigilant against unsolicited communications, such as emails, texts, or phone calls, that request personal details. Exercise caution with any messages claiming to be from The Scharine Group or other organizations asking for sensitive data.

Questions about this case file

Where does The Scharine Group case file come from?: Every entry is taken from the breach report The Scharine Group lodged with the Indiana Attorney General. Nothing here is estimated.
Why do the incident date and the report date differ?: Companies usually investigate before they report. The gap between the two dates shows how long that took.
What does the records-affected figure count?: It is the number the company gave the state. It can cover residents of that state only, so the national total may be higher.
Does this case file change over time?: Yes. When a company files an update or a new state publishes its copy of the report, the dates and counts here are refreshed.

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Filing source: Indiana Attorney General

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