American Golf Data Breach Investigation

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the alleged American Golf data breach. This breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident, which may have affected an undetermined number of individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal information.

American Golf Data Breach Incident Details

A recent article from the Cyber Express states that American Golf was compromised due to a ransomware attack. The hackers allegedly exfiltrated 154.9 GB of data from the company’s computer network. At this time, American Golf has not released a statement about the matter however, the hackers are demanding a $2,000,000 ransom payment that will go up by $100,000 everyday there is no payment. Data breach letters will need to be sent out by American Golf informing affected individuals about the nature of the incident and compromised data if they are able to confirm the breach.

Key Details

1. Breach Source: Hacking Group
2. Affected Customers: Undetermined
3. Type of Attack: Unauthorized access to American Golf’s computer network

Compromised Information in the American Golf Data Breach

Based on available information, the hackers allegedly exfiltrated 154.9 GB of data, including email correspondence, members’ data, orders, full access account credentials (User ID, Passwords, Secret Keys), reports, licenses, passports, and financial data.¹

American Golf Company Profile

Based in El Segundo, California, the American Golf Corporation owns and operates premier private, resort and daily fee golf courses across the United States.² Their portfolio consists of over 70 private club, daily fee and municipal courses.

American Golf Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the American Golf 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.

Steps You Can Take To Protect Yourself

Take these steps to safeguard your information following the American Golf data breach:

1. Monitor all accounts and credit reports closely
2. Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze
3. Be vigilant against phishing attempts using information from the American Golf data breach
4. Change passwords for affected accounts
5. Enable two-factor authentication where possible

Explore our “Guide for Victims of a Data Breach” to better understand protective measures you can take to better protect yourself against identity theft and learn how to secure your information effectively after a data breach.

How Console & Associates Can Help

If you believe you were affected, we encourage you to reach out to our data breach lawyers for a no-cost consultation about your situation. We will review your eligibility to file an American Golf data breach class action lawsuit and any compensation that may be available to you.

Don't wait to act. The impact of a data breach can be felt long before official notices are sent. If you've experienced any suspicious activity or believe you may have been affected by the American Golf data breach, we encourage you to reach out to us immediately.

External Resources:

1. Cyber Express Article - https://thecyberexpress.com/american-golf-corporation-medusa-ransomware/
2. American Golf About Us Page - https://www.americangolf.com/about-us