Posted On August 29, 2024 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
August 29 – The data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C. are investigating the DICK’S Sporting Goods data breach that was reported after the company was targeted in a recent cyber security attack. The DICK’S Sporting Goods data breach may have resulted in the sensitive information of certain individuals being compromised.
According to the Securities and Exchange Commission, the DICK’S Sporting Goods data breach was reported after they were targeted in a recent cyber security attack. On August 21, 2024, the company discovered that an unauthorized party gained access to its IT network which included portions of the network that contained confidential information. DICK’S secured its system and launched an investigation that is still ongoing. DICK’S Sporting Goods will need to send out data breach letters to those individuals whose information was affected by the breach if they are able to confirm that information was compromised.
DICK’S Sporting Goods is the largest sporting goods retail company based in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania with approximately 800 stores. The company offers products and equipment for sports and activities which include baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer, softball, volleyball, running, fishing, and exercise equipment. DICK’S Sporting Goods provides these products through a number of subsidiaries including Golf Galaxy, Public Lands, House of Sport, Affinity Sports, Blue Sombrero, and GameChanger.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the DICK’S Sporting Goods data breach to determine what damages they sustained and what compensation may be available to them. Victims can file a data breach class action lawsuit if you recently received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH from DICK’S Sporting Goods. Contact the Console & Associates, P.C. law firm at (866) 778-5500 for a free consultation to discuss your legal options, or submit a confidential contact form.
Also, consider reading our Guide for Victims of a Data Breach to learn what your next steps should be. Data breach victims should remain alert for signs of identity theft and take steps to secure their accounts and personal information.
External Links:
Securities and Exchange Commission – https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1089063/000108906324000104/dks-20240821.htm
