On February 1, 2024, TRISTAR Insurance Group (“TRISTAR”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of California after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access the company’s email system. In this notice, TRISTAR 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, TRISTAR 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 TRISTAR Insurance Group, 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 TRISTAR Insurance data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.

What Caused the TRISTAR Insurance Data Breach?

The TRISTAR Insurance data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, TRISTAR’s filing with the Attorney General of California provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, TRISTAR is a third-party insurance claims administrator, managing claims on behalf of insurance companies.

On November 10, 2022, TRISTAR detected suspicious activity within its computer network. In response, TRISTAR launched an investigation with the help of third-party cybersecurity specialists.

Through this investigation, TRISTAR determined that an unauthorized party was able to access the company’s email system starting on November 4, 2022, which they used to gain access to the TRISTAR network on November 9, 2022. TRISTAR also concluded that the unauthorized party removed certain confidential information from its computer network.

After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, TRISTAR Insurance 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.

On February 1, 2024, TRISTAR Insurance 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 TRISTAR Insurance Group

Founded in 187, TRISTAR Insurance Group is an independent third-party claims administrator based out of Long Beach, California. TRISTAR offers three types of services to its insurance company clients: property casualty claims management, benefits administration, and managed care services. The company manages claims for more than 350 alternatively funded entities in both the private and public insurance segments. TRISTAR Insurance employs more than 1,000 people and generates approximately $780 million in annual revenue.