Griffon Corporation Data Breach Investigation

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

What Happened?

A recent report from the Attorney General of Vermont states that the Griffon Corporation data breach occurred due to a cyber security attack that was discovered when the company recently detected unauthorized access within portions of its computer network. Griffon launched an investigation that confirmed that between June 15, 2024 and July 21, 2024 an unauthorized party accessed its network and accessed certain files and folders containing confidential information belonging to certain individuals. Griffon Corporation reviewed the files to determine who was impacted and what information was compromised. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include: 

• names;
• addresses;
• dates of birth;
• Social Security numbers;
• driver’s license numbers;
• passport numbers;
• other government identification numbers;
• account numbers;
• and health insurance information

Data breach letters were sent out by Griffon Corporation on September 30, 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 Griffon Corporation 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.

Griffon Corporation Overview

Located in New York City, New York, Griffon Corporation is a holding company conducting its operations through home and building products, as well as consumer and professional products. The company’s home and building products segment consists of Clopay Corporation, which is the largest manufacturer and marketer of garage doors and rolling steel doors in North America. Griffon Corporation’s consumer and professional products segment consists of The AMES Companies, which manufacture consumer and professional tools and products for home storage and organization, landscaping, and enhancing outdoor lifestyles.

Griffon Corporation Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Griffon Corporation 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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