Farmers Insurance Data Breach Investigation

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Farmers Insurance data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at Infosys McCamish Systems (“IMS”), which may have affected as many as 25,867 individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information.

What Happened?

According to the Maine Attorney General's report, IMS detected unauthorized system access and ransomware deployment between October 29 and November 2, 2023. The data breach compromised files containing sensitive data belonging to Farmers Insurance life insurance and annuity customers. Infosys launched an investigation with the help of outside cybersecurity experts and notified law enforcement. The company also notified Farmers of the incident on May 28, 2024. Data breach notification letters were distributed by IMS on November 15, 2024, detailing the specific personal information exposed during this incident.

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 Farmers Insurance 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.

Farmers Insurance Overview

Infosys McCamish Systems, LLC, the company at the center of this breach, serves as a key financial services provider for Farmers Insurance, offering insurance consulting and platform-based solutions. IMS operates as part of Infosys BPO Ltd, a division of the global IT services giant Infosys Limited.

Farmers Insurance Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Farmers Insurance 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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