Attorneys at Almeida Law Group are investigating whether a class action lawsuit can be filed on behalf of individuals affected by a possible Aquamar Inc data breach. According to dark web monitoring sources, a hacker group calling itself metaencryptor claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Aquamar Inc in a post first observed in August 2026, alleging it had gained access to internal company systems. As of this writing, Aquamar Inc has not issued a public confirmation of the incident, and the exact scope of any exposed data remains unknown. If you believe you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About Aquamar Inc
Aquamar, Inc. is a seafood product preparation and packaging company founded in 1991 and headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga, California. The company specializes in wild-caught seafood products including surimi, seafood tenders, mussels, and seafood rolls, and serves retail and foodservice customers in the United States, Canada, and Latin America through partnerships with retailers such as Walmart, ShopRite, and Aldi. Aquamar also operates a manufacturing facility in Carteret, New Jersey, and was acquired by LM Foods in March 2025. Because this incident is an unverified attacker-side allegation, the specific types of data that may have been accessed, if any, have not been specified.
What Happened?
Aquamar Inc was listed as a claimed victim on the dark-web leak site of the MetaEncryptor ransomware group, as reported by Ransomware.live. The claim was first observed on August 23rd, 2026. No breach date, discovery date, data volume, or specific data types were disclosed in the claim. The description posted by MetaEncryptor appears to be a generic company profile rather than a description of stolen data.
MetaEncryptor is a ransomware operation first observed around early 2022 that operates under a double-extortion model, meaning it both encrypts victims’ systems and threatens to publish exfiltrated data. Security researchers have linked MetaEncryptor to the SFile and Mindware ransomware families, and the LostTrust ransomware that emerged in 2023 is considered a likely rebrand of the group. MetaEncryptor has approximately 31 known claimed victims and has been noted to target medium-to-large enterprises in manufacturing and related sectors. No independent corroborating source — including no regulatory filing, breach notification letter, news report, or class action lawsuit — has been found to confirm this alleged incident.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: Aquamar Inc
- Industry: Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (Food & Beverages / Food Manufacturing)
- Location: Rancho Cucamonga, California; Carteret, New Jersey
- Incident type: Ransomware claim (dark-web allegation, unverified)
- Source: Ransomware.live leak-site allegation; supplemental sources: aquamarseafood.com, pitchbook.com, watchguard.com, cyber-defence.io, socprime.com
What Should You Do?
Although this incident has not been confirmed by Aquamar Inc, it is still a good idea to take protective steps if you have had any relationship with the company. Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — to help prevent new accounts from being opened in your name. Review your credit reports for any unfamiliar activity at AnnualCreditReport.com, where you are entitled to free reports. Monitor your bank and financial accounts closely for unauthorized transactions. If you believe your information has been misused, report it at IdentityTheft.gov for a personalized recovery plan.
Your Legal Rights
If your personal information was involved in this breach, you may have legal rights depending on the facts of the incident and the law in your state. Almeida Law Group represents consumers in data breach and privacy litigation and can help you evaluate whether you may have a claim. Contact us at (708) 529-5418 or through our contact page for a free case evaluation.
