Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Hoshino USA Inc. regarding its recent data breach. The Hoshino USA data breach involved sensitive personal information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT HOSHINO USA, INC.:
Hoshino USA is an instrument distribution company based in Pennsylvania. Hoshino USA began operations in the United States in 1972 as a subsidiary of Hoshino Gakki Co. Ltd., which was founded in 1908 in Nagoya, Japan.2 Today, Hoshino USA’s principal role is the distribution and promotion of Ibanez Guitars and TAMA Drums in the U.S. and Canada.2 Additionally, Hoshino USA handles distribution for several international partner brands such as Bergerault Percussion, Alhambra Guitars, 2BOX Electronic Drums, and HARDCASE.2 Headquartered in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, Hoshino USA operates out of one location.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Hoshino USA reported to the Attorney General of New Hampshire that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information in its care may have been accessed. According to the breach notice, Hoshino USA recently became aware of suspicious activity related to two employee email accounts.1 As a result, Hoshino USA launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, Hoshino USA confirmed that sensitive personal information in its systems may have been compromised by an unauthorized third party between June 20, 2024, and August 12, 2024. As a result, Hoshino USA began a review of the data to determine what information had been impacted as well as identify the specific individuals affected. The exact type of personal information potentially exposed has not been made publicly available by Hoshino USA. However, according to state reporting guidelines, “personal information” can include the following types of information:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number or other government identification number
- Account number, credit or debit card number, in combination with any required security code, access code, or password that would permit access to an individual’s financial account
On April 3, 2025, Hoshino USA began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to New Hampshire residents, Hoshino USA is providing affected individuals with a list of the specific types of sensitive information impacted and complimentary credit monitoring services. A link to the form breach notification letters that Hoshino USA filed with the Attorney General of New Hampshire is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from Hoshino USA, Inc.:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at 872.263.1100 or sam@straussborrelli.com.
