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First Financial Security Data Breach Investigation

Written by Joseph Lyon on . Posted in Data Breach.

According to reports, over 105,000 individuals may have had their personal information compromised in a ransomware attack that targeted First Financial Security in October 2023. Contact our legal team to learn more about filing class action data breach lawsuits and the steps you should take following a data theft incident. 

Our lawyers are currently involved in numerous data privacy cases, and have settled very similar data breach lawsuits on behalf of victims and plaintiffs in all fifty states. We believe that any entity that collects and stores your personal data has a duty to protect it. Should an organization fail to establish and maintain a reasonably secure network, they may be held liable after a data theft event. 

What Happened at First Financial Security?

On January 19, 2024, First Financial Security (FFS) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of California, explaining that the company was targeted in a recent ransomware attack. The incident may have resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ names, Social Security numbers, and other personal information.

In October 2023, FFS first learned about the ransomware attack, and later concluded that the hackers were able to access portions of its IT network. First Financial Security took time to review the compromised files to determine what information was leaked, and on January 19, 2024, began sending out data breach notification letters to anyone who was affected.

First Financial Security is an insurance brokerage operating out of Johns Creek, Georgia. FFS trains and supports licensed insurance agents to sell life insurance products and other insurance policies.

If you receive a notification from First Financial Security regarding this cyberattack, it is important to understand the increased risks of fraud and identity theft. Take measures to mitigate future risks and contact our attorneys to discuss possible legal action. Free and confidential consultations and case review.