On May 24, 2024, Sree Hotels, LLC (“Sree”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access portions of its computer network. In this notice, Sree explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names and Social Security numbers. Upon completing its investigation, Sree 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 Sree Hotels, 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 Sree Hotels data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.
What Caused the Sree Hotels Data Breach?
The Sree Hotels data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, Sree’s filing with the Attorney General of Massachusetts provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, Sree recently detected a potential data security threat. In response, Sree secured its systems and then began working with third-party cybersecurity specialists to investigate the incident and determine what, if any, consumer data was leaked.
Ultimately, the Sree Hotels investigation confirmed that certain data on its IT network was subject to unauthorized access. Additionally, there was evidence that the unauthorized party stole consumers’ personal information, which was stored on the Sree network.
After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Sree Hotels 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 and Social Security number. Sree is providing victims of the breach with 24 months of identity theft monitoring through Cyberscout.
On May 24, 2024, Sree Hotels 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 Sree Hotels, LLC
Founded in 1980, Sree Hotels, LLC is a hotel ownership and management company based out of Charlotte, North Carolina. Sree operates roughly 25 hotels, as well as several restaurants, throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, and Ohio. Sree often targets struggling hotels that could benefit from renovation or other changes, turning them into profitable ventures. Sree Hotels employs more than 443 people and generates approximately $118 million in annual revenue.