Data Breach Summary
On August 13, 2024, American Trust became aware of suspicious activity within its email environment. Upon detection, American Trust immediately initiated an investigation to assess the nature and scope of the event. The investigation revealed that certain emails were potentially copied without authorization between August 8, 2024, and August 13, 2024. A comprehensive review of the impacted emails was conducted, and on December 5, 2024, it was confirmed that information related to certain individuals, including the affected party, was contained in the relevant emails at the time of the breach.
Individuals associated with American Trust, 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 how to protect yourself after such incidents, explore this resource on how to respond to a data breach incident and understand the steps you can take.
While the exact details vary by individual, the following types of information were potentially exposed:
If you received a data breach notification from American Trust, it likely means your information was affected. Class Action U, in partnership with KO Lawyers, is supporting individuals impacted by the American Trust data breach. If your information was exposed in this breach, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit to seek compensation for:
A successful case could also compel the American Trust, 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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