Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Ailco Equipment Finance Group, Inc. (“Ailco”) regarding its recent data breach. The Ailco data breach involved sensitive personal information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT AILCO EQUIPMENT FINANCE GROUP, INC.:
Ailco is a commercial equipment financing company based in Wisconsin. Founded in 1997, Ailco provides a range of equipment financing services for small businesses and mid-market regional companies, including new and used equipment financing, refinancing, customized loan programs, and more.2,3 Industries served by Ailco include manufacturing, construction, information and office technology, food processing, healthcare, HVAC equipment, and others.2 Headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Ailco employs over 10 individuals.3
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Ailco reported to the Attorney General of Vermont that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information in its care may have been compromised. According to the breach notice, Kaaj Technologies Inc. (“Kaaj”), a service provider for Ailco, learned of anomalous activity within its environment.1 As a result, Kaaj launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, Kaaj confirmed to Ailco that sensitive personal information in Kaaj’s environment related to Ailco may have been accessed and acquired by an unauthorized third party on January 13, 2026. As a result, Ailco began a review of the data to determine what information had been impacted as well as identify the specific individuals affected. While the information impacted varies depending on the individual, the type of information potentially exposed includes:4
- Name
- Social Security number
On March 26, 2026, Ailco began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to Vermont residents, Ailco 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 Ailco filed with the Attorney General of Vermont is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from Ailco Equipment Finance Group, 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.
