At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Autobell Car Wash data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at Autobell Car Wash, which has affected 52,714 individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information stored within the company's network systems.
According to a recent report filed with the Attorney General of Maine, Autobell Car Wash experienced a "network security incident" that compromised portions of their computer network. The unauthorized access occurred during a critical week-long period between April 1, 2024, and April 7, 2024, during which confidential consumer information may have been accessed and copied by unauthorized parties. While the specific types of compromised information have not been publicly disclosed, individualized data breach letters will detail the exact nature of exposed data for each affected person. These letters were sent out by Autobell Car Wash on October 22, 2024.
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Founded in 1969, Autobell Car Wash, LLC has grown into a major presence in the car wash industry, operating more than 80 locations across five states: Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. The Charlotte, North Carolina-based company serves over five million customers annually, employs more than 3,000 people, and generates approximately $100 million in annual revenue.
How do you know that you were affected by the Autobell Car Wash 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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