Hafetz and Associates Data Breach Investigation

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

What Happened?

Hafetz and Associates filed a notice of data breach with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights on October 4, 2024, disclosing that the company had fallen victim to an email phishing attack. This attack allowed an unauthorized party to gain access to various email accounts between July 24, 2023, and October 12, 2023.

The investigation revealed that the compromised email accounts contained confidential information, which may have included:

• Names
• Dates of birth
• Social Security numbers
• Benefits election information

Hafetz and Associates began sending out data breach notification letters to affected individuals on October 4, 2024, providing more details about the incident and what steps should be taken to protect their personal information.

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 Hafetz and Associates 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.

Hafetz and Associates Overview

Hafetz and Associates is an independent insurance agency based in Linwood, NJ, providing a range of insurance products and services to businesses and individuals. These include group plans, Medicare plans, and individual health plans. The company employs over 40 people and has annual revenues of approximately $5 million.

Hafetz and Associates Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Hafetz and Associates 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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