Boart Longyear Data Breach Investigation

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

What Happened?

According to a report submitted to the Montana Attorney General's office, Boart Longyear experienced a significant cybersecurity incident spanning multiple months. The breach was discovered on August 31, 2024, when the company detected unusual activity within their computer systems. Further investigation revealed that unauthorized access to their network had persisted from June 29 to August 31, 2024. The exposed data includes:

• names,
• Social Security numbers,
• driver's license numbers,
• government identification card numbers,
• passport numbers,
• medical information,
• and financial account information.

Data breach notification letters were sent out by Boart Longyear on October 23, 2024, alerting individuals whose information was potentially compromised.

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 Boart Longyear 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.

Boart Longyear Overview

Boart Longyear, established in 1890, operates in the industrial machinery and equipment sector. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, the company specializes in providing drilling services, equipment, and performance tools to the mining and drilling industries. With over 6,000 employees and annual revenue reaching $1.1 billion, Boart Longyear maintains a significant presence in the global industrial landscape.

Boart Longyear Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Boart Longyear 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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