About National Boat Owners Association
The National Boat Owners Association, a commercial organization based in Sarasota, NJ, experienced a data breach impacting 3,580 individuals, including 15 Maine residents. The breach involved an external system hack, compromising sensitive personal information. The incident was discovered on June 6, 2025, though the breach occurred a month earlier on May 7, 2025. Notification of the breach was sent to consumers on January 21, 2026.
What Happened
On or about mid-May 2025 through early June 2025, NBOA’s network appears to have been the subject of an unauthorized and illegal intrusion, during which the access or acquisition of personally identifiable information may have occurred. NBOA discovered the intrusion on June 6, 2025. NBOA’s cyber forensics investigators are reasonably certain that the INC Ransomware organization is responsible for the intrusion.
The breach affected individuals whose personally identifiable information, such as full names, addresses, and insurance policy numbers, were accessed. NBOA was targeted by the INC Ransomware organization, and the breach was discovered on June 6, 2025.
Next Steps
Affected users are encouraged to remain vigilant by monitoring their financial accounts and credit reports for any suspicious activity. It is advisable to place a fraud alert on their credit files and consider a security freeze to prevent unauthorized access. Users should also report any suspicious transactions to their financial institutions and consider filing a police report if they suspect identity theft. Additionally, individuals are urged to take advantage of the identity theft protection services offered.
Identity Theft Protection Services
NBOA is offering impacted individuals complimentary access to Experian IdentityWorks for 24 months, which includes credit monitoring and identity restoration support. Enrollees can access daily Experian credit reports, credit monitoring for fraud indicators, and identity restoration services. The package also includes $1 million in identity theft insurance. Affected users are encouraged to enroll in these services by April 30, 2026, to ensure ongoing protection against potential identity theft.