PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC (“PennantPark”) disclosed a cyber-incident involving unauthorized access to certain company systems between June 12 and June 16, 2025. One Massachusetts resident has been notified that sensitive personal information was potentially exposed. If you received a breach letter from PennantPark, you may be entitled to compensation and free identity-protection assistance—request a no-cost case evaluation today.
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What Happened?
According to the company’s October 3, 2025 filing with the Massachusetts Attorney General, PennantPark identified suspicious activity on its network and initiated an investigation with third-party cybersecurity experts. The review confirmed an unauthorized party had access to certain files from June 12 – June 16, 2025. On September 3, 2025, PennantPark concluded that at least one file contained personal information and immediately began sending breach notifications.
What Information Was Involved?
PennantPark’s internal analysis indicates the following data elements may have been exposed:
- Social Security number
- Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
- Date of birth
- Driver’s license or other government-issued ID number
- Passport number
- Financial account information
The company stated it has no evidence that the information was viewed or misused but is notifying individuals out of an abundance of caution.
PennantPark’s Response
PennantPark reports that it:
- Engaged external cybersecurity specialists to investigate and contain the incident.
- Reviewed and enhanced existing security safeguards.
- Is offering affected individuals complimentary identity-theft protection through IDX, including:
- 24 months of credit and CyberScan monitoring
- Up to $1,000,000 in insurance reimbursement
- Fully managed identity-theft recovery services
What You Can Do
PennantPark urges recipients to remain vigilant by regularly reviewing account statements and credit reports. Additional recommended actions include:
- Enroll in the free IDX services using the instructions in your notice letter.
- Place a fraud alert or credit freeze with the major credit bureaus.
- Monitor bank and credit-card activity for unauthorized transactions.
- Report suspected identity theft to the Federal Trade Commission at IdentityTheft.gov.
Company Overview
- Website: pennantpark.com
- Headquarters: 1691 Michigan Avenue, Suite 500, Miami Beach, Florida, United States
- Year Founded: 2007
- Industry: Investment Management
- Employee Count: 67
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people were affected by the PennantPark data breach?
The Massachusetts filing lists 1 affected resident. No other state totals were reported as of October 29, 2025.
Is PennantPark offering free credit monitoring?
Yes. PennantPark is providing complimentary identity-theft protection through IDX, including 24 months of credit monitoring and up to $1 million in insurance coverage.
What personal data did the PennantPark breach expose?
Potentially exposed data include Social Security numbers, TINs, dates of birth, driver’s license numbers, passport numbers, and financial account details.
Do I qualify to join a PennantPark data breach lawsuit?
If you received a breach notification letter, you may have legal rights to seek compensation. Contact us for a free review to discuss your specific circumstances.
Has PennantPark reported any misuse of the stolen information?
The company states it is not aware of any fraud related to the incident as of its last update, but advises continued vigilance.
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