ZeroedIn Technologies Data Breach Investigation
The Lyon Firm is investigating data breach claims reported by ZeroedIn Technologies following unauthorized access to company servers. Contact our data breach lawyers if you have received a data breach notification letter from Zeroed-In regarding the IT data security incident. We offer free consultations for data theft victims nationwide.
What Happened at ZeroedIn?
On August 8, 2023, ZeroedIn allegedly discovered suspicious activity and began the initial data security investigation. It was concluded that an unauthorized actor gained access to certain systems between August 7, 2023, and August 8, 2023. It is not clear if the files that were accessed were stolen by the hackers, though that is always a distinct possibility in such IT security events.
On November 27, 2023, ZeroedIn Technologies, LLC filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine, noting that over 1.9 million individuals may have had their data leaked. ZeroedIn noted that the data theft incident affected Dollar Tree & Family Dollar, one of the company’s customers.
Zeroed-In is a software development company specializing in workforce analytics. Founded in 2004, Zeroed-In helps businesses turn data into actionable insights through its HR & People Analytics software and consulting services. The company platform is used by more than 70 businesses and over 30,000 registered users.
You will likely be contacted by ZeroedIn if the company believes your personal data may have been compromised in the attack. What personal information was involved? The data breach investigation determined that the following information was present on the systems at the time of the incident:
- Name
- Date of birth
- Social Security number
What To Do Following a Data Theft Incident
If you receive a data breach notification from Zeroed-In Technologies, LLC, it is critical to understand the risks of a data breach. Particularly when Social Security numbers are stolen in conjunction with other pertinent information, cybercriminals can engage in a number of nefarious schemes. It is prudent to remain vigilant for signs of identity theft and fraud. Please read our blog about how to protect yourself following a data breach.
Contact our legal team to discuss possible legal action to recover damages and to hold any negligent party accountable. Our attorneys are currently working on some of the largest data privacy litigation in the country, and we represent plaintiffs in all fifty states.
We strongly believe that any organization that collects and stores your personal data has a duty to protect it with reasonably secure IT data security. Should data security systems fail and sensitive personal data is breached, legal action may be necessary.