Approximately 1,237,681 consumers have received notifications stating that their Social Security numbers and other confidential information were compromised in a recent cyberattack targeting the IT network of a company. The breach in question has prompted the data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C. to investigate claims on behalf of those affected by the PurFoods breach. Their aim is to fully inform the victims about the risks they now face following the breach, as well as their legal rights.
The compromised personal data of these 1,237,681 consumers includes their full names, Social Security numbers, financial account information, and more. This breach puts the victims at a higher risk of identity theft and other fraudulent activities, as criminals now potentially possess their sensitive information.
On August 25, 2023, PurFoods, the parent company of the popular meal-delivery service “Mom’s Meals,” filed a notice with the Attorney General of Maine, detailing a data breach that has impacted consumers across the nation. PurFoods has revealed that the breach occurred between January 16, 2023, and February 22, 2023, as a result of a cyberattack that led to parts of the company’s computer network being encrypted.
According to the breach notice, an estimated 1,237,681 individuals have been affected by this data breach. The exposed sensitive information includes names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, state identification numbers, financial account information, payment card information, medical information, health information, and dates of birth.
If you have received a data breach notice from PurFoods, it is crucial to be aware of the potential risks of identity theft, as well as the severe financial and legal consequences that may follow suit.
In the event that you receive a data breach letter from Mom’s Meals, it is recommended that you take necessary steps to protect yourself. A detailed guide for victims of data breaches can be found at the following link: (https://www.myinjuryattorney.com/consumer-privacy-data-breach-lawyers/if-your-information-has-been-compromised-in-a-data-breach/).
Furthermore, victims are encouraged to contact a data breach attorney promptly, as those who receive a data breach letter from PurFoods may be entitled to financial compensation.
If you would like to discuss this data security incident or have any inquiries concerning your rights following the PurFoods/Mom’s Meals data breach, please reach out to Console & Associates, P.C. at (866) 778-5500. Interested parties and potential plaintiffs can also find further information about this breach and potential lawsuit at the following link: (https://www.myinjuryattorney.com/purfoods-llc-data-breach-investigation/).
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