Markovits, Stock & DeMarco, a law firm experienced in data breach cases, is investigating claims on behalf of victims of a data breach involving data entrusted to Afni, Inc.
Afni, Inc. is a Bloomington, Illinois company offering business services, including digital engagement, insurance subrogation, call center staffing, and back office processing. Afni, Inc. has offices located across the United States, employs more than 9,000 people, and generates approximately $1 billion in annual revenue.[1] If you received a notice of data breach letter from Afni, Inc., please contact us as soon as possible to understand your legal rights in response to the data breach.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Afni, Inc. detected a cyberattack on its computer systems on June 7, 2021.[2] The investigation that followed determined that an unauthorized actor had access to certain Afni, Inc. systems and obtained information stored on Afni, Inc.’s systems.[3] Afni, Inc. admitted the breach involves confidential and personal information.[4]
HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE IMPACTED BY THE DATA BREACH?
Afni, Inc. did not report the data breach to the authorities and the affected parties until July 11, 2022.[5] In total, the data of 261,449 individuals was compromised in the breach.[6] The breach notification letters to victims do not explain why Afni, Inc. waited over a full year after learning of the breach to start notifying victims.[7]
WHAT INFORMATION WAS EXPOSED IN THE DATA BREACH?
Afni, Inc. has disclosed the following information was included in the data breach:
- full names,
- addresses,
- Social Security numbers, and
- dates of birth.[8]
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THE AFNI, INC. DATA BREACH?
If you would like to have a free, confidential consultation with an attorney to learn more about your rights and potential legal remedies in responding to the Afni, Inc. data breach, please contact Markovits, Stock & DeMarco attorney Terry Coates at (513) 651-3700, email us at [email protected], or submit a Case Evaluation request through the form below.
[1] https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/afni-inc-announces-data-breach-1289845/#:~:text=Recently%2C%20Afni%2C%20Inc.,%2C%202022%2C%20Afni%2C%20Inc.
[2] https://apps.web.maine.gov/online/aeviewer/ME/40/22f470bc-511d-4067-911d-bbf0b230e9c6.shtml
[3] Id.
[4] Id.
[5] Id.
[6] Id.
[7] Id.
[8] https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/lawson-products-inc-reports-data-breach-8623857/#:~:text=According%20to%20Lawson%20Products%2C%20the,account%20information%20and%20medical%20information