Verizon Data Breach Investigation

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

What Happened?

A recent report from the Attorney General of Montana states that the Verizon data breach occurred due to unauthorized access to a server belonging to one of Verizon's retail agents. An investigation confirmed that the affected server contained confidential information belonging to certain individuals. The compromised data includes:

• Names
• Social Security numbers
• Phone numbers
• Products purchased

Data breach letters were sent out by Verizon on October 10, 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 Verizon 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.

Verizon Overview

Verizon Communications, Inc. is a leading telecommunications company based in New York City. As the second-largest telecommunications provider globally, Verizon serves nearly 115 million subscribers with the largest mobile network in the United States. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "VZ." With over 103,900 employees, Verizon generates an impressive $134 billion in annual revenue.

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

How do you know that you were affected by the Verizon 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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