English Construction Company Data Breach Class Action Investigation

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent English Construction Company data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at English Construction Company, which may have affected as many as 6,704 individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information.

What Happened?

A recent report from the Maine Attorney General's Office states that the English Construction Company data breach occurred due to a ransomware attack discovered in late September 2024. The attackers not only encrypted company servers but also extracted sensitive data files. The compromised information includes:

• Names
• Social Security numbers
• Home addresses
• Driver's license numbers
• Dates of birth

Data breach letters were sent out by English Construction Company on November 7, 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 English Construction Company 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.

English Construction Company Overview

Founded in 1909, English Construction Company is a construction firm based in Lynchburg, Virginia. The company specializes in providing comprehensive construction services including management, design/build, preconstruction, and general contracting to governmental, institutional, and industrial clients throughout the mid-Atlantic region. The company has a workforce exceeding 600 employees and annual revenue of $278 million.

English Construction Company Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the English Construction Company 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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