Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd., regarding its recent data breach. The Elbit Systems of America data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT ELBIT SYSTEMS OF AMERICA, LLC:
Elbit Systems of America is a diversified engineering and manufacturing company that specializes in producing high-precision electrical products. Elbit Systems of America contracts with a variety of industries, including the defense, aviation, homeland security, medical, and law enforcement sectors. Founded in 1983, Elbit Systems of America has grown its operations by manufacturing communications equipment, sensors, imaging technology, and weapon systems. Additionally, Elbit Systems of America’s programs target technological development capable of being applied to both defense and commercial uses. Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, Elbit Systems of America runs facilities in seven states throughout the southern and eastern United States.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Elbit Systems of America discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information in its systems may have been accessed and acquired. Through its investigation, Elbit Systems of America determined that an unauthorized actor accessed and obtained this sensitive information on June 8, 2022. On March 16, 2023, Elbit Systems of America began contacting individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Address
- Driver’s license number
- Passport number
- Health insurance information
- Medical information
If you received a breach notification letter from Elbit Systems of America:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at (608) 237-1775 or sam@turkestrauss.com.
If you were impacted by the Elbit Systems of America data breach, you may consider taking the following steps to protect your personal information.
- Carefully review the breach notice and retain a copy;
- Enroll in any free credit monitoring services provided by Elbit Systems of America, LLC;
- Change passwords and security questions for online accounts;
- Regularly review account statements for signs of fraud or unauthorized activity;
- Monitor credit reports for signs of identity theft; and
- Contact a credit bureau(s) to request a temporary fraud alert.