Data Breach Summary
American InfoSource (AIS), a provider of various services for financial institutions, has issued a supplementary data breach notification that may affect the personal information of certain individuals. This follows the company’s original notification dated June 30, 2025, regarding an incident that first occurred in February 2025.
On February 17, 2025, AIS identified suspicious activity within its IT environment, which led to a precautionary shutdown of its systems. AIS immediately launched an investigation with the help of third-party forensic specialists to determine the cause and scope of the incident. The investigation revealed that the earliest instance of unauthorized activity in AIS’ systems occurred on February 16, 2025, and continued through February 21, 2025. The intrusion was traced to unauthorized access to two employee systems, where certain personal information was taken.
AIS took immediate steps to secure its environment, and with the assistance of experts, they worked to restore the systems to full functionality. The investigation, which continued over several months, confirmed that sensitive personal information, including name, Social Security number, and financial account number, could have been accessed during this time.
After the breach was discovered, AIS retained a third-party firm to conduct a thorough review of the incident, identifying the individuals whose data may have been affected. On May 15, 2025, AIS concluded its review, identifying potentially impacted individuals and beginning the process of notifying them.
AIS began providing written notice to Maine residents on June 30, 2025, and continued on July 21, 2025, notifying an additional five Maine residents.
The investigation determined that the data potentially affected by the breach includes:
Name
Social Security number
Financial account number
AIS has stressed that no evidence has been found suggesting that any of this information has been misused. However, the company is notifying individuals out of an abundance of caution and providing them with resources to mitigate any potential risks.
While AIS is offering free identity protection services, there are additional steps you can take to further secure your personal information:
Monitor Your Accounts: Regularly check your financial accounts, health insurance statements, and medical records for any signs of unusual activity.
Secure Your Devices: Ensure that your devices, including computers and smartphones, are protected with strong passwords, encryption, and up-to-date security software.
Watch for Phishing Scams: Be cautious of unsolicited emails, phone calls, or messages asking for your personal information. Always verify the legitimacy of any communication before providing sensitive data.
If you were impacted by the AIS data breach, you may have the right to seek compensation for the potential harm caused. Class Action U is dedicated to helping data breach victims connect with skilled attorneys who specialize in this area of law and can guide you through the legal process.
Individuals whose personal information was exposed may have valid grounds to join a class action lawsuit, allowing them to pursue restitution.
If your data was compromised, you could be entitled to compensation for:
Loss of privacy
Time spent resolving the breach
Out-of-pocket expenses
Emotional distress
By pursuing a class action lawsuit, you not only have the opportunity to recover damages but also help hold AIS accountable, potentially prompting them to strengthen their security measures. Reach out to Class Action U today to find out if you qualify for a data breach class action and learn more about the compensation you may be entitled to.
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