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Loumar Data Breach Investigation

Written by Console & Associates P.C. | Jul 20, 2024 3:30:00 PM

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Loumar data breach. This data breach potentially exposed the sensitive personal information of an undetermined number of individuals.

 

Loumar Data Breach Incident Details

A recent report from the Attorney General of Massachusetts states that Loumar was compromised due to a cyber security attack that was discovered on December 15, 2023 after the company detected suspicious activity within its computer network. An investigation confirmed that an unauthorized actor accessed the computer network between December 4, 2023 and December 14, 2023. Data breach letters were sent out by Loumar on July 17, 2024 informing affected individuals about the nature of the incident and compromised data.1

Key Details

  1. Date of Discovery: December 15, 2023
  2. Date of Notification:
  3. Number of Affected Individuals: Undetermined
  4. Type of Incident: Unauthorized computer access

 

Compromised Personal Information

Based on available information, the Loumar data breach may have exposed the following sensitive information:

  • names,
  • Social Security numbers,
  • financial account information,
  • driver’s license numbers,
  • medical information,
  • health information,
  • and dates of birth

 

About Loumar

Based in Mountainside, New Jersey, Loumar Inc. is a management consulting services company that provides a range of business consulting services to companies ranging from small privately held entrepreneurial businesses to Fortune 100 companies.2

 

Understanding Your Rights As A Loumar Data Breach Victim

If you've been affected by the Loumar data breach, it's crucial to understand your rights and the potential long-term impacts of such an incident.

 

How to Know if You're Affected

Victims usually 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.

 

Protecting Yourself After a INDUSTRY Data Breach

  1. Monitor all accounts and credit reports closely
  2. Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze
  3. Be vigilant against phishing attempts using information from the Loumar data breach
  4. Change passwords for affected accounts
  5. Enable two-factor authentication where possible

For more detailed guidance, explore our comprehensive “Guide for Victims of a Data Breach” to better understand protective measures you can take to better protect yourself against identity theft and learn how to secure your information effectively after a data breach.

 

How Console & Associates Can Help

If you believe you were affected, we encourage you to reach out to our data breach lawyers for a no-cost consultation about your situation. We will review your eligibility to file a Loumar data breach class action lawsuit and any compensation that may be available to you.

Don't wait to act. The impact of a data breach can be felt long before official notices are sent. If you've experienced any suspicious activity or believe you may have been affected by the Loumar data breach, we encourage you to reach out to us immediately.

 

External Resources:

  1. Data Breach Letter - https://www.mass.gov/doc/2024-1334-loumar-inc/download
  2. Loumar Inc. - https://www.loumarinc.com/SecurityLouMar.htm
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