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MEMC Data Breach Class Action Investigation

Written by Console & Associates P.C. | Oct 2, 2024 12:30:00 PM

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent MEMC data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at MEMC, which may have affected as many as 10,780 individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information.

 

What Happened?

A recent report from the Attorney General of Maine states that the MEMC data breach occurred due to a cyber security attack that was discovered on June 12, 2024 after the company experienced unauthorized access to its computer network. MEMC launched an investigation that confirmed that an unauthorized party removed files and folders from its network that may have contained confidential information belonging to individuals. MEMC 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,
  • Social Security numbers,
  • driver’s license numbers,
  • government ID numbers,
  • passport numbers,
  • and dates of birth

Data breach letters were sent out by MEMC on September 27, 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 MEMC 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.

 

MEMC Overview

Located in Saint Peters, Missouri, MEMC LLC is an electronics and manufacturing company that also provides R&D and manufacturing services to semiconductor manufacturers. MEMC is a subsidiary of GlobalWafers.

 

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

How do you know that you were affected by the MEMC 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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