The Computer Merchant data breach
The Computer Merchant appears in 4 breach notices filed with California AG, Washington AG, New Hampshire DOJ and Montana DOJ, most recently reported on August 21, 2025.
Also listed as: Computer Merchant
Breach notices filed with regulators
| Reported | Filed with | Breach date(s) | People affected | Data involved | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2025 | California AG | Jul 1, 2024, Jul 5, 2024 | Not listed | Not listed | California AG list ↗ |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Washington AG | Jul 1, 2024 – Jul 5, 2024 | 543 Washington residents | NameSocial Security Number | Washington AG list ↗ |
| Aug 21, 2025 | New Hampshire DOJ | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Notice ↗ |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Montana DOJ | Jul 1, 2024 – Jul 30, 2024 | 78 Montana residents | Not listed | Notice ↗ |
Each row is a notice as published by the agency. For state lists, the number affected counts only that state's residents; HHS lists the total reported. SEC rows are Form 8-K Item 1.05 filings, which usually don't give a count. A notice does not mean a settlement exists, and a settlement may cover a different incident than a given notice.
Is there a settlement?
We don't track an open class-action settlement for The Computer Merchant right now. Settlements usually come months or years after a breach. Follow The Computer Merchant and we'll email you if one opens.
What you can do now
- Read the notice letter if you got one. It says what data was involved and may offer free credit monitoring with an enrollment deadline.
- Consider a free credit freeze at Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, especially if your Social Security number was involved.
- Change reused passwords and turn on two-factor authentication.
- Watch your bank, card and insurance statements for activity you don't recognize.
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