Shorenstein Realty Services Data Breach Investigation

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

Shorenstein Realty Services Data Breach Incident Details 

A recent report from the Attorney General of Massachusetts states that Shorenstein Realty Services was compromised due to a cyber security attack that was discovered when the company was notified of the incident by the IRS. An investigation confirmed that an unauthorized actor accessed confidential consumer information stored in their system. Data breach letters were sent out by Shorenstein Realty Services on July 19, 2024 informing affected individuals about the nature of the incident and compromised data.

Key Details

1. Date of Discovery: Undetermined
2. Date of Notification: July 19, 2024
3. Number of Affected Individuals: Undetermined
4. Type of Incident: Unauthorized access

Compromised Personal Information

Based on available information, the Shorenstein Realty Services data breach may have exposed the following sensitive information:

• names
• Social Security numbers

About Shorenstein Realty Services 

Based in San Francisco, California, Shorenstein Realty Services, L.P. is a privately-owned, real estate firm investing in office and mixed-use properties across the United States.

Understanding Your Rights As A Shorenstein Realty Services Data Breach Victim

If you've been affected by the Shorenstein Realty Services 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 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 Shorenstein Realty Services 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 Shorenstein Realty Services 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 Shorenstein Realty Services data breach, we encourage you to reach out to us immediately.

External Resources:

Data Breach Letter - https://www.mass.gov/doc/2024-1348-shorenstein-realty-services-lp/download