Fidelity Investments Data Breach Investigation

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Fidelity Investments data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cybersecurity incident at Fidelity Investments, which may have affected a significant number of individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information.

What Happened?

A recent report from the Maine Attorney General's office states that the Fidelity Investments data breach occurred due to a cybersecurity attack. On August 19, 2024, Fidelity discovered that an unauthorized party gained access to certain information by exploiting two recently established customer accounts. Fidelity launced an investigation with the assistance of third-party cybersecurity experts. The investigation confirmed that the unauthorized party was able to access confidential information belonging to certain individuals. Fidelity Investments began sending out data breach notification letters on October 9, 2024 to inform affected individuals about the incident and the specific data that was 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 Fidelity Investments 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.

Fidelity Investments Overview

Fidelity Investments is a large financial services corporation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Established in 1946, the company provides a wide array of financial services and investment resources to both individuals and institutions, including brokerage services, mutual funds, retirement planning, wealth management, and more.

Fidelity Investments Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Fidelity Investments 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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