On December 17, 2024, Arena Technical Resources, LLC (“ATR”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access information that had been entrusted to the company. In this notice, ATR explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information. Upon completing its investigation, ATR began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.
If you received a data breach notification from Arena Technical Resources, LLC, it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, as well as discuss your legal options following the Arena Technical Resources data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.
What Caused the Arena Technical Resources Data Breach?
The Arena Technical Resources data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, at this point, ATR does not appear to have issued a press release or posted a website notice providing details about the incident. Further, ATR’s filing with the Attorney General of Massachusetts provides only limited information on what led up to the breach.
Based on the available information, we know that ATR experienced a data security incident involving information that had been provided to the company. However, while it’s possible that ATR was breached, it’s also possible that ATR is reporting a third-party data breach that occurred at one of the company’s vendors.
Regardless, after learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Arena Technical Resources reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. ATR recently completed this process.
On December 17, 2024, Arena Technical Resources sent out personalized data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident. While the publicly available data breach letter on the Massachusetts Attorney General’s website doesn’t mention what data types were leaked, these personalized letters should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.
More Information About Arena Technical Resources, LLC
Arena Technical Resources, LLC is a specialized staffing and consulting firm that provides talent acquisition and workforce solutions for technology-driven organizations. Headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, ATR serves clients across a wide range of industries, including government, healthcare, finance, and information technology. The company focuses on delivering tailored staffing solutions, including contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent placements. ATR employs approximately 80 professionals and generates an estimated $8 million in annual revenue.
