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Bay Ridge Automotive Management Group Data Breach Class Action Investigation

Written by Console & Associates P.C. | Oct 2, 2024 12:30:00 AM

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Bay Ridge Automotive Management Group (“BRAM,” “BRAM Auto Group”) data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at Bay Ridge Automotive Management Group, which may have affected an undetermined number of individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information.

 

What Happened?

A recent report from the Attorney General of Vermont states that the Bay Ridge Automotive Management Group data breach occurred due to a cyber security attack that was discovered on February 2, 2024 after the company detected suspicious activity within its computer network. BRAM launched an investigation that confirmed that an unauthorized party accessed confidential information stored on the company’s IT network. Bay Ridge Automotive Management Group reviewed the files to determine which consumers were impacted and what information was compromised. Data breach letters were sent out by Bay Ridge Automotive Management Group on September 26, 2024 informing affected individuals about the nature of the incident and compromised data.

 

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 Bay Ridge Automotive Management Group 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.

 

Bay Ridge Automotive Management Group Overview

Located in North Bergen, New Jersey, Bay Ridge Automotive Management Group is an automotive retailer operating retail dealerships. These include Cadillac of Manhattan, Lexus of Brooklyn, Lexus of Queens, Lexus of Manhattan, Westchester Toyota, Toyota of Manhattan, Freehold Chrysler Jeep, Genesis of Freehold, Freehold Hyundai, Hudson Honda and more.

 

Bay Ridge Automotive Management Group Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Bay Ridge Automotive Management Group 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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