Posted On December 23, 2022 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
December 23, 2022 – W.W. Wallwork, Inc. filed a notice of a data breach with the Montana Office of Consumer Protection, on December 20, 2022 after learning that an unauthorized party could access confidential consumer information stored in its computer network.
According to the filing, an unauthorized party gained access to sensitive consumer information like consumer names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, passport numbers, financial account information, and government ID numbers. Once it was confirmed that there was a data leak, Wallwork sent out notification letters to all individuals affected by the data security breach.
The investigation into the Wallwork data breach is ongoing; however, it doesn’t take an investigation to be certain that your personal information is now in the hands of those without authorized access. Companies that store data, such as Wallwork, have a responsibility to ensure the security of consumer information. If those companies are breached and sensitive data is leaked, you may be able to pursue a data breach lawsuit and obtain financial compensation from Wallwork.
The data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C. are going to begin interviewing victims of the breach to determine what damages they sustained and what legal claims may be available to them. If you recently received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH from W.W. Wallwork, Inc., contact us at (866) 778-5500 to discuss your legal options, or submit a confidential contact form for a free case evaluation.
Wallwork is a group of automotive companies in the business of retail sale of trailers and trucks. They operate under different business names as well including Wallwork Truck Center, Wallwork Financial, Wallwork Rent-A-Car & Auto Sales, Northwest Truck & Trailer, Valley Imports, Valley Reconditioning, Fargo Trailer Center, and Advanced Auto Body & Glass. Originally founded in 1921 as Moorhead Motor Company in Fargo, North Dakota, Wallwork now employs over 478 people. It generates approximately $348 million in revenue annually.
According to its filing with the Montana Office of Consumer Protection, a division of the Montana Attorney General’s Office, Wallwork determined that it had experienced a cybersecurity incident on June 16, 2022. The company does not reveal further details on the incident. Wallwork then notified the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It hired a third-party cybersecurity company to investigate the attack and began securing its systems.
After learning that the consumer data was exposed to a third party, Wallwork’s next step was to review the files and determine what information was made available. The types of information exposed were consumer names, addresses, dates of birth Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, passport numbers, financial account information, and government ID numbers. While not consistent with each individual, any or all of the information listed may have been leaked due to the attack.
On December 20, 2022, Wallwork sent out letters to all individuals whose sensitive information had been compromised.
Per the Montana Attorney General, the data breach affected 117 victims in Montana alone, though the total number is unknown.
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 W.W. Wallwork, 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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