Posted On September 24, 2024 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
September 24 – The data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C. are investigating the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (“MetLife”) data breach that was reported after the company was targeted in a recent cyber security attack. The MetLife data breach resulted in the below information of certain individuals being compromised:
According to the Attorney General of Montana, the MetLife data breach was reported after they were targeted in a recent cyber security attack. In July 2024, the company was informed by one of their service providers that an unauthorized party accessed the provider’s IT network back on February 22, 2024. An investigation was launched that confirmed that there was unauthorized access to confidential MetLife customer information. MetLife reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. On August 28, 2024, MetLife sent out data breach letters to those individuals whose information was affected by the breach.
Located in New York, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (“MetLife”) provides health insurance, dental insurance, auto insurance, disability insurance, and annuities. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, the company holds market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the MetLife 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 MetLife. 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:
Data breach letter – https://dojmt.gov/wp-content/uploads/Consumer-notification-letter-1635.pdf
