On August 6, 2024, Educators Benefit Consultants, LLC d/b/a Aviben (“Aviben”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access portions of its computer network. In this notice, Aviben explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, Social Security numbers, and dates of birth. Upon completing its investigation, Aviben 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 Educators Benefit Consultants, 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 Educators Benefit Consultants data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.

What Caused the Educators Benefit Consultants Data Breach?

The Educators Benefit Consultants data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, Aviben’s filing with the Attorney General of Maine provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, Educators Benefit Consultants is a third-party administrator that contracts with employers to administer employee benefit programs, which is how it obtained consumer information.

On February 22, 2024, Aviben learned that it was the target of a data security incident in which an unauthorized third party attempted to access its computer network. In response, Aviben secured its network and then launched an investigation to learn more about the incident and what, if any, consumer information may have been compromised as a result.

On July 11, 2024, Aviben concluded its investigation, confirming that an unauthorized party had gained access to sensitive information in the company’s possession through a zero-day vulnerability in a software program used by an external IT provider.

After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Educators Benefit Consultants reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name, Social Security number, and date of birth.

On August 6, 2024, Educators Benefit Consultants sent out data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident. These letters should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.

More Information About Educators Benefit Consultants, LLC

Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Educators Benefit Consultants, LLC is an insurance services company that serves as a third-party administrator and provides group benefits. Educators Benefit Consultants employs more than 25 people and generates approximately $7 million in annual revenue.