2026 Applied LNG — PII exposed (Blacknevas ransomware)
Data compromised
Names, SSNs, passport numbers, driver's licenses, dates of birth
Technical writeup
Applied Natural Gas Fuels Inc. (Applied LNG) suffered a ransomware attack. Unauthorized access discovered December 22, 2025. Blacknevas ransomware group claimed responsibility January 8, 2026. Exposed: names, Social Security numbers, passport numbers, driver's license numbers, dates of birth. Company notified affected individuals by February 20, 2026; disclosed to New Hampshire Attorney General February 26. Offering 12 months identity protection through Iris Identity Monitoring.
Root cause
Blacknevas ransomware; unauthorized access