Data Breach Summary
On April 29, 2024, Osaic or Centinel Financial detected suspicious activity linked to an advisor’s email account. Immediate steps were taken to secure the account, and an extensive investigation was launched to assess the situation. While the investigation could not confirm that an unauthorized individual accessed the email account, the companies are notifying potentially impacted clients as a precautionary measure to ensure the security of their financial information..
Individuals associated with Centinel 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 investigation, concluded on September 18, 2024, identified that the compromised email account may have contained sensitive information, including clients’ names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, financial account numbers, and additional data related to serviced accounts.
How to Know if You Were Affected
If you received a data breach notification from Centinel , it likely means your information was affected. Class Action U, in partnership with KO Lawyers, is supporting individuals impacted by the Centinel, 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 Centinel Financial Group , 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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