On May 30, 2023, MasterCorp, Inc. filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Vermont after learning that an unauthorized party had gained access to files containing confidential consumer information stored on the company’s computer network. Based on the company’s official filing, the incident resulted in an unauthorized party gaining access to consumers’ names and Social Security numbers. After confirming that consumer data was leaked, MasterCorp began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals who were impacted by the recent data security incident.
If you received a data breach notification from MasterCorp, Inc., it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. As we’ve discussed in previous posts, data breaches such as this one put you at an increased risk of identity theft and other types of fraud. However, there are steps you can take to reduce these risks. Further, if MasterCorp was negligent leading up to the breach, you may be able to bring a data breach lawsuit against the company. To learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft and what your legal options are in the wake of the MasterCorp data breach, reach out to a data breach lawyer for assistance.
What We Know So Far About the MasterCorp Breach
News of the MasterCorp data breach is still fresh; however, what we know at this point comes from the company’s filing with the Attorney General of Vermont. According to this source, on March 31, 2023, MasterCorp determined that an unauthorized party may have gained access to its computer network. In response, MasterCorp contained the threat and then launched an investigation into the incident with the assistance of third-party data security specialists in hopes of determining what, if any, consumer data was leaked as a result.
The MasterCorp investigation confirmed that an unauthorized party gained access to the company’s computer network between March 30, 2023 and March 31, 2023. Additionally, the investigation revealed that the unauthorized party removed certain files and folders from the MasterCorp network, including those containing confidential consumer information.
Upon discovering that sensitive consumer data was made available to an unauthorized party, MasterCorp began to review the affected files to determine what information was compromised and which consumers were impacted. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name and Social Security number.
On May 30, 2023, MasterCorp sent out data breach letters to all individuals whose information was compromised as a result of the recent data security incident.
More Information About MasterCorp, Inc.
Founded in 1981, MasterCorp, Inc. is a hospitality services business based in Crossville, Tennessee. MasterCorp provides housekeeping, janitorial, floor care, engineering, laundry and specialty services. The company serves all industries, with a particular emphasis on healthcare facilities, hotels & resorts, educational facilities, multi-tenant office buildings, retail stores, warehouses, and financial institutions. MasterCorp serves over 300 business clients nationwide. MasterCorp employs more than 1,000 people and generates approximately $218 million in annual revenue.
