Posted On September 20, 2024 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
September 8 – The Altman Specialty Plants (“Altman”) data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C. are investigating the data breach that was reported after the Altman Plants was targeted in a recent cyber security attack. The Altman Plants data breach resulted in the Social Security numbers, names, financial information, and payment methods of certain individuals being compromised.
According to the Texas Attorney General, Altman detected suspicious activity on its network on September 11, 2023. The investigation revealed that an unauthorized party accessed files containing sensitive consumer data.
The leaks compromised a wide range of consumer data types, the most important being Social Security numbers and names. However, the breach also compromised payment method information, medical history, usernames and passwords, and various types of personal identifiable information.
Altman Specialty Plants completed its investigation on July 2, 2024. Data breach notification letters were sent to affected individuals on September 18, 2024.
Founded in 1975, Altman Specialty Plants is the largest horticultural grower in the United States, headquartered in Vista, California. The Altman Plants cultivates more than 1,025 varieties of cacti, succulents, and other plants. Altman Plants employs over 4,441 individuals and generates approximately $2.3 billion in annual revenue.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the Altman Specialty Plants data breach to determine what damages they sustained and what compensation may be available to them. If you recently received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH from Altman Specialty Plants and would like a free consultation, contact the Console & Associates, P.C. law firm at (866) 778-5500 to discuss your legal options, or submit a confidential contact form.
