POSTED:    December 21, 2024

Alta Data Breach

Data Breach Summary

Alta

Who Was Affected
37,363 individuals in total, including 19 residents of Maine
Impacted Data
Names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers
Date of Breach
November 19, 2024
Have you been affected by Alta's data breach?

Alta recently disclosed a data breach stemming from unauthorized access to its systems. The breach was identified on November 18, 2023, when encrypted files were found on certain computer systems. Upon discovery, Alta promptly secured its systems and engaged third-party forensic experts to investigate the incident. The breach affected 37,363 individuals in total, including 19 residents of Maine

Individuals associated with Alta are advised to remain vigilant for any suspicious activity related to their personal information. Monitoring financial statements, changing passwords, and being cautious of phishing attempts are recommended steps to protect against potential misuse of compromised data. To learn more about protecting yourself after such incidents, here is a resource on responding to a data breach and how you can take action.

What Information Was Involved?

The compromised data includes names, Social Security numbers, financial account information, health insurance details, taxpayer identification numbers, medical information, and other government-issued identification numbers.

How to Know if You Were Affected

If you received a data breach notification from Alta , it likely means your information was affected. Class Action U, in partnership with KO Lawyers, is supporting individuals impacted by the Alta, data breach. If your information was exposed in this breach, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit to seek compensation for:

  • Loss of privacy
  • Time spent addressing the breach
  • Out-of-pocket costs
  • Emotional distress

A successful case could also compel Alta, to enhance its security practices to prevent similar incidents in the future. Contact Class Action U today to explore your legal options and protect your rights.

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