Data Breach Summary
LaMear & Rapert, LLC (“LaMear”), a company that provides various services, recently discovered a cybersecurity incident that may have compromised personal information for 4,062 individuals, including 2 residents of Maine. The breach occurred on October 23, 2024, and was discovered on December 18, 2024.
Upon identifying the issue, the company took immediate action to secure its systems, contain the threat, and eradicate the malicious actor from its network. LaMear also alerted law enforcement and engaged third-party cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident. Following a thorough forensic investigation, it was determined that the unauthorized party had accessed and removed certain files from LaMear’s systems. A comprehensive review of these files revealed that personal information, including names and other sensitive details, may have been exposed.
To mitigate the potential risk of identity theft or misuse of personal information, LaMear is offering a complimentary membership to Equifax Credit Watch Gold for a set period of time. This service provides credit monitoring to help detect any suspicious activity related to your personal information.
Individuals associated with LaMear, 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.
The breached data may include personal information such as first and last names, along with other sensitive data such as Social Security numbers, financial account information, and other identifying details.
If you received a data breach notification from LaMear, it’s likely that your information was compromised. While victims typically get a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH by mail, the effects can be felt long before the notice arrives. These effects may include fraudulent financial activity and various forms of identity theft. Class Action U, in partnership with KO Lawyers, is supporting individuals impacted by the Garden of Life data breach. If your information was exposed in this breach, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit.
Class action lawsuits allow individuals affected by large-scale data breaches like the LaMear, incident to come together and pursue compensation collectively. These lawsuits can provide a more efficient and cost-effective way to hold companies accountable for failing to protect personal information. Learn how joining a class action lawsuit can potentially help you to seek compensation for:
A successful case could also compel LaMear, to improve its security measures and prevent future breaches. Reach out to Class Action U today to determine your eligibility for a data breach class action lawsuit and the compensation that may be available to you.
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