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Pacific Life Insurance Company Data Breach Investigation

Written by Console & Associates P.C. | Nov 5, 2024 3:40:14 PM

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

 

What Happened?

A recent report from the Massachusetts Attorney General's office reveals that Pacific Life Insurance Company experienced a data breach due to a ransomware attack on their service provider's network, Infosys McCamish Systems. The incident occurred between October 29, 2023, and November 2, 2023, when unauthorized parties gained access to and encrypted portions of IMS's IT infrastructure. The compromised information includes:

  • Names
  • Social Security numbers
  • Financial account information

Data breach letters were sent out by Pacific Life Insurance Company or Infosys McCamish Systems on October 31, 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 Pacific Life Insurance Company 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.

 

Pacific Life Insurance Company Overview

Pacific Life Insurance Company, headquartered in Newport Beach, California, is a financial services provider specializing in life insurance, annuities, and insurance products. The company has over 3,861 employees and an annual revenue of approximately $14 billion. The breach also involved their service provider, Infosys McCamish Systems, a subsidiary of Infosys BPO Ltd, which provides IT and consulting services globally.

 

Pacific Life Insurance Company Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Pacific Life Insurance Company 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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