Data Breach Summary
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. (“Amergis”) has informed individuals that their personal information may have been compromised following an email security breach. While the company has no evidence that the affected information has been misused, it is taking steps to secure data and offer affected individuals the tools to protect themselves.
Amergis detected unauthorized activity within its email environment, triggering a security response. The company secured and remediated the compromised accounts, engaged third-party experts, and initiated an investigation to understand the full scope of the incident.
The investigation revealed that personal data, potentially including sensitive information, was contained within the compromised email accounts. However, the specific details of the impacted data elements have not been disclosed, and no evidence has been found to suggest misuse of the information at this time.
Out of an abundance of caution, Amergis is offering complimentary credit monitoring and identity restoration services for 12 months through Cyberscout, a TransUnion company. Affected individuals can enroll using the provided instructions and enrollment code. These services will help monitor accounts and assist in restoring identity if necessary.
The data breach at Amergis Healthcare exposed personal identifiers, such as names, in combination with sensitive information. Further details about the specific types of sensitive information were not made available.
While there is no evidence of fraud linked to the breach, we advise affected individuals to remain vigilant and take the following actions:
Monitor your accounts for any unusual or suspicious activity.
Place a fraud alert or credit freeze on your credit files to prevent unauthorized account openings.
Report any suspected misuse of your personal information to law enforcement and your financial institutions immediately.
Class Action U attorneys are currently investigating the data breach at Amergis Healthcare Staffing to determine if affected individuals are eligible for compensation. Those whose personal information was exposed may have legal grounds to join a class action lawsuit and seek restitution.
If your personal data was compromised, you could be entitled to compensation for:
Loss of privacy
Time spent addressing the breach
Out-of-pocket expenses
Emotional distress
Pursuing a successful class action lawsuit could not only secure compensation for you but may also encourage Amergis Healthcare Staffing to enhance its security measures to prevent future breaches. Contact Class Action U today to find out if you qualify for a data breach class action and to learn more about the potential compensation you may be entitled to.
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