Posted On October 28, 2024 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
October 28 – The Boart Longyear data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C are investigating the data breach that was reported after the company was targeted in a recent cyber security attack. The Boart Longyear data breach resulted in the names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, government identification card numbers, passport numbers, medical information, and financial account information of certain individuals being compromised.
According to the Montana Attorney General’s office filing, Boart Longyear fell victim to a cybersecurity attack that persisted for an extended period. The company’s security teams identified suspicious network activity on August 31, 2024, triggering a comprehensive investigation that was conducted with assistance from specialized cybersecurity experts. It was revealed that unauthorized actors had maintained access to the company’s IT infrastructure for approximately two months – from June 29, 2024, through August 31, 2024. During this extended period, threat actors potentially accessed and extracted confidential files containing sensitive personal information. On October 23, 2024, Boart Longyear initiated its notification process, sending detailed data breach letters to all individuals whose personal information was potentially compromised.
Founded in 1890, Boart Longyear operates in the industrial machinery and equipment sector. Operating from their Salt Lake City, Utah headquarters, the company has established itself as a premier provider of drilling services, equipment, and performance tools for the mining and drilling industries. This industry giant employs over 6,000 professionals worldwide and generates annual revenue of approximately $1.1 billion.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the Boart Longyear 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 Boart Longyear 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.
