Gravy Analytics Data Breach

Gravy Analytics, a leading location data broker, has faced a major security breach that has compromised millions of individuals’ sensitive location data. The breach, which took place after hackers gained unauthorized access to Gravy’s servers, has raised serious privacy and security concerns, particularly given the company’s role in supplying location data to U.S. government agencies like the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the FBI, and the IRS.

The attack reportedly allowed the hackers to take control of Gravy’s domains and access Amazon S3 storage buckets, where vast amounts of sensitive data were stored. The stolen data includes precise GPS coordinates, timestamps, and location histories, spanning several years. This information, which was originally collected from smartphones, can be used to track individuals’ daily movements, behaviors, and routines with alarming accuracy. This could put high-risk individuals, such as journalists, activists, and government personnel, at significant risk. In the worst cases, the data could be used to facilitate physical surveillance, harassment, or even physical harm.

While the full extent of the breach is yet to be confirmed by Gravy Analytics. Individuals associated with Gravy Analytics are advised to remain vigilant for any signs of suspicious activity involving their personal data. To protect against potential risks, it’s recommended to regularly monitor financial statements, update passwords, and exercise caution with 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.

What Information Was Involved?

Certain personal and sensitive information may have been compromised during the incident, including:

• GPS coordinates
• Timestamps
• Location histories

How to Know if You Were Affected

If you received a data breach notification from Gravy Analytics, it likely means your information was affected. Class Action U, in partnership with KO Lawyers, is supporting individuals impacted by the Gravy Analytics 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 the Gravy Analytics, 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.