Posted On April 14, 2023 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
April 14 – After discovering that hackers had gained access to sensitive customer data stored on the company’s systems for two weeks, Harrington Raceway and Casino (Harrington Raceway) notified the Attorney General of Maine on April 10, 2023. According to the company’s complaint, the event led to the exposure of customers’ names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, birth dates, Social Security numbers, government ID numbers, military ID numbers, and passport numbers. When it became clear that customer information had been compromised, Harrington Raceway immediately began notifying those whose personal information had been compromised.
If you’ve received a data breach alert, it’s crucial that you know what’s at stake. Data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C. are now looking into the hack at Harrington Raceway & Casino. As part of our inquiry, we are offering complimentary consultations to anyone whose personal information was compromised by the leak and who is interested in discussing the potential dangers of identity theft, the steps they can take to protect themselves, and the options they may have in seeking compensation from Harrington Raceway.
Harrington Raceway, Inc. offers its patrons a wide variety of services, including internet gambling, slot machines, table games, and a sports book. The Harrington Raceway in Harrington, Delaware features multiple dining options and nightly live performances. The Harrington Raceway and Casino is responsible for the annual income of almost $103 million and the employment of over 553.
According to a report filed with the Maine AG’s office on December 27, 2022, Harrington Raceway discovered hacking attempts on their network. In order to discover the specifics of the attack and determine if any customer data was compromised, Harrington Raceway commissioned an outside team of cybersecurity professionals to conduct an investigation.
Harrington Raceway discovered on February 1st, 2023, that an outside entity had gained access to several of the company’s computer systems. The unauthorized actor may have taken sensitive customer information from these files between December 12, 2022 and December 27, 2022.
When Harrington Raceway and Casino learned that private customer information had fallen into the wrong hands, an investigation into the hacked files began. On March 10, 2023, Harrington Raceway concluded its investigation. Your name, driver’s license number, Social Security number, government ID number, military ID number, and passport number may have been compromised, though it may vary by individual.
Harrington Raceway and Casino notified anyone whose personal information was stolen in the breach by letter on April 10, 2023.
There is a lot of information floating about the Harrington Racetrack and Casino. A data leak presents numerous opportunities for criminal activity on the part of the hackers. They can either conduct these acts themselves or benefit from them by selling information about them on the dark web.
The information stolen can be used in many different ways to cause harm. If sensitive information were compromised, accounts and credit cards may be used fraudulently. Someone utilizing your personal information might potentially apply for new loans and lines of credit in your name. Anyone can apply for a credit card by providing their name and social security number, and other basic information obtained easily.
The consumer privacy lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C. help customers affected by data and security breaches pursue legal solutions by offering free consultations. By explaining your rights in clear, concise terms, we help you make an informed decision about your next steps. If you are a victim of the Harrington Raceway, Inc. data breach, Console & Associates, P.C. will investigate at no charge to you and offer advice on how to proceed. If you decide to pursue a case, rest assured that we don’t get paid unless you do. If your claim is successful, legal fees are either paid out of the funds recovered or by the defendant. If your claim is not successful, you pay nothing.
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