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Compex Legal Services Data Breach Class Action Investigation

Written by Console & Associates P.C. | Jul 28, 2024 3:30:00 AM

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Compex Legal Services data breach. This data breach potentially exposed the sensitive personal information of an undetermined number of individuals.

 

Compex Legal Services Data Breach Incident Details 

A recent report from the Attorney General of California states that Compex Legal Services was compromised due to a cyber security attack that was discovered on April 17, 2024 after the company detected suspicious activity within its computer network. An investigation confirmed that an unauthorized party accessed its network starting on April 9, 2024. Data breach letters were sent out by Compex Legal Services on July 24, 2024 informing affected individuals about the nature of the incident and compromised data.

Key Details

  1. Date of Discovery: April 17, 2024
  2. Date of Notification: July 24, 2024
  3. Number of Affected Individuals: Undetermined
  4. Type of Incident: Unauthorized network access

 

Compromised Personal Information

Based on available information, the Compex Legal Services data breach may have exposed the following sensitive information:

  • names,
  • dates of birth,
  • Social Security numbers,
  • medical diagnoses and treatment information,
  • medical record numbers,
  • and health insurance information

 

About Compex Legal Services

Based in Torrance, California, Compex Legal Services Inc. is a business services company providing record retrieval & litigation support services to law firms and insurance companies. Compex operates multiple locations across the country.

 

Understanding Your Rights As A Compex Legal Services Data Breach Victim

If you've been affected by the Compex Legal Services data breach, it's crucial to understand your rights and the potential long-term impacts of such an incident.

 

How to Know if You're Affected

Victims usually 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.

 

Protecting Yourself After a 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 Compex Legal Services data breach
  4. Change passwords for affected accounts
  5. Enable two-factor authentication where possible

For more detailed guidance, explore our comprehensive “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 a Compex Legal Services 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 Compex Legal Services data breach, we encourage you to reach out to us immediately.

 

External Resources:

  1. Data Breach Letter - https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/Compex%20-%20Web%20notice.pdf
  2. Website Notice - https://www.compexlegal.com/notice-of-data-event