Data Breach Summary
Recently, First Advantage Enterprise Screening Corporation (“First Advantage”) notified the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts about a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information stored in its systems may have been accessed and compromised. On November 12, 2024, an unauthorized third party accessed a limited number of Profile Advantage accounts using valid login credentials. The breach was discovered on December 10, 2024, prompting an immediate response process, including an investigation into the nature and scope of the incident.
In response to this incident, the company is offering affected individuals two years of complimentary credit monitoring and identity restoration services through Experian.
Although there is currently no evidence to suggest that identity theft or fraud has occurred due to this incident, individuals linked to First Advantage Enterprise Screening Corporation are encouraged to take precautions. To minimize potential risks, it is advisable to regularly monitor financial statements, update passwords, and remain vigilant against unsolicited communications, such as phishing attempts. For additional guidance on safeguarding your information following a data breach, we encourage you to review this resource on responding to data breaches and the proactive steps you can take to protect yourself.
The breach involved the compromise of information tied to users’ Profile Advantage accounts, including their names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, email addresses, and passwords.
If you received a data breach notification from First Advantage Enterprise Screening Corporation, it likely means your information was affected. Class Action U, in partnership with KO Lawyers, is supporting individuals impacted by the First Advantage Enterprise Screening Corporation 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 First Advantage Enterprise Screening Corporation , 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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