On March 20, 2024, Central Carolina Insurance Agency (CCIA) identified suspicious activity on its network, signaling a potential security breach. Following immediate action to secure its systems, CCIA engaged a specialized cybersecurity firm and IT personnel to investigate the nature and scope of the incident. The investigation revealed unauthorized access to CCIA’s network occurred between December 31, 2023, and March 20, 2024.The company has also provided a list of the specific types of sensitive information impacted.
The breach impacted 5,013 individuals, including three residents from Maine. CCIA is currently conducting a comprehensive review of the affected systems to identify the specific individuals and the information involved. Notifications are being sent by mail as information becomes available.
CCIA encourages all potentially impacted individuals to remain vigilant. Monitor your financial accounts and credit reports for any unauthorized activity and report any suspicious transactions immediately. For those affected, information on enrolling in credit monitoring services will be included in the mailed notifications.
What Information Was Involved?
The investigation confirmed that the following types of information might have been compromised:
- Name (first name/initial and last name)
- Social Security number
- Tax identification number
- Driver’s license number
- Financial account number
- Health insurance policy number
- Digitized or electronic signature
- Date of birth
- For a limited number of employees, usernames and passwords to specific accounts may also have been accessed.
How to Know if You Were Affected
If you received a data breach notification from Central Carolina Insurance Agency, it likely means your information was affected. Class Action U, in partnership with KO Lawyers, is supporting individuals impacted by the Central Carolina Insurance Agency 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 Central Carolina Insurance Agency 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.
