National class action firm offering free case evaluations to individuals impacted by the See’s Candies, Inc. cybersecurity incident
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating data privacy claims arising from the See’s Candies data breach. See’s Candies, Inc. reported the incident to the California Attorney General’s Office on August 13, 2026.
What Happened
See’s Candies, Inc. reported a data security incident affecting individuals whose information was held on its systems and notified affected individuals directly. According to reports, the incident stemmed from a ransomware attack. The official notice did not detail the specific categories of information involved, and it did not disclose the date of the breach or the total number of individuals affected.
Information Exposed
The See’s Candies data breach may have compromised personal information belonging to customers and employees. Reports indicate the exposed data may have included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, payment information, phone numbers, account records such as service plans and payment histories, and internal business records.
Who May Be Impacted
Customers and employees who received a data breach notification from See’s Candies may face an increased risk of identity theft, fraud, and phishing attacks.
Your Legal Options
Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating a potential class action to pursue legal remedies on behalf of individuals whose sensitive personal data may have been compromised in the See’s Candies breach. The firm will evaluate your rights and potential claims at no cost.
Recommended Protective Steps
Review account statements and credit reports regularly and remain vigilant for suspicious activity. Confirm whether your information was involved in the See’s Candies incident and preserve any letters or emails you received about the breach. Consider placing fraud alerts and credit monitoring, changing passwords on affected accounts, and enabling two-factor authentication.
Contact Us for a Free Case Evaluation
Speak confidentially with a data privacy attorney today: Marc Edelson, Esq. Edelson Lechtzin LLP, 411 S. State Street, Suite N-300, Newtown, PA 18940 | Phone: 844-696-7492 | Email: medelson@edelson-law.com | Online: click HERE.
About See’s Candies, Inc.
See’s Candies, Inc. is a retail company that serves customers nationwide.
About Edelson Lechtzin LLP
Edelson Lechtzin LLP is a national class action law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and California. In addition to data breach litigation, the firm handles class and collective actions involving securities and investment fraud, federal antitrust violations, ERISA employee benefit plans, wage theft, and consumer fraud.
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