Altman Specialty Plants Data Breach Investigation

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Altman Specialty Plants (“Altman”) data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at Altman Plants and has exposed consumers’ Social Security numbers, passport and driver’s license IDs, payment card/financial account information, and other data types.

What Happened?

A filing with the Texas Attorney General indicates that Altman experienced a data breach after detecting suspicious activity on its network on September 11, 2023. An investigation revealed that the unauthorized party accessed confidential files containing consumer information on the same day. Altman completed its review of the compromised files on July 2, 2024.

• Names
• Social Security numbers
• Financial account information
• Payment card information
• Driver’s license numbers
• Dates of birth
• Passport numbers
• Employer identification numbers
• Health insurance information
• Medical information
• Usernames and passwords

Altman Specialty Plants sent out data breach notification letters on September 18, 2024.

Steps To Take If You Were Affected By A Data Breach

1. Monitor all accounts and credit reports closely
2. Consider freezing your credit
3. Look out for phishing attempts using information from the Altman Plants data breach
4. Change passwords for affected accounts
5. Enable two-factor authentication where possible

For more detailed guidance, explore our “Guide for Victims of a Data Breach” to better understand measures you can take to protect yourself after a data breach.

Altman Specialty Plants Overview

Altman Specialty Plants, established in 1975, is based in Vista, California. Altman is the largest grower of horticultural plants in the U.S., producing over 1,025 varieties of plants, including cacti and succulents. The Altman Plants employs more than 4,441 people and generates approximately $2.3 billion in revenue annually.

Altman Specialty Plants Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

 How do you know that you were affected by the Altman Specialty Plants data breach? Usually victims receive a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH in the mail, but the impact of a breach can be felt long before notices are sent to those affected. This can be in the form of fraudulent financial activity and other forms of identity theft.

 If you believe you were affected, we encourage you to reach out to our data breach law firm for legal assistance through a no-cost consultation about your situation. We will review your eligibility to file a data breach class action lawsuit and discuss your legal rights and any compensation that may be available to you.

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