Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating CGM Inc. regarding its recent data breach. The CGM data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to over 279,000 individuals.
ABOUT CGM INC.:
CGM is a SAAS, or software as a service, company that provides solutions to wireless and broadband companies that participate in the federal Affordable Connectivity Program and Lifeline Program. Founded in 1997, CGM assists companies that provide broadband internet service to income eligible individuals and families with enrollment in the Affordable Connectivity Program. Additionally, CGM’s suite of services assist its clients with confirming subscriber eligibility, calculating and filing monthly reimbursements, and providing audit services. Headquartered in Rosewell, Georgia, CGM employs over 30 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On December 28, 2022, CGM experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed. CGM stores information belonging to individuals who participate in the Affordable Connectivity Program and Lifeline Program, which it obtains from CGM’s wireless and broadband services provider clients. Through its investigation, CGM concluded that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information between December 15 and December 28, 2022. On June 7, 2023, CRM began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information impacted includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number
If you received a breach notification letter from CGM:
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 CGM data breach, you may consider taking the following steps to protect your personal information.
- Carefully review any breach notice and retain a copy;
- Enroll in any free credit monitoring services provided by CGM Inc.;
- 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.