Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Ames Rubber Corporation regarding its recent data breach. The Ames Rubber Corporation data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT AMES RUBBER CORPORATION:
Ames Rubber Corporation is a producer of elastomeric materials like rubber and polyurethane. As a company that utilizes rubber and other elastomers, Ames Rubber Corporation offers coatings for aerospace components that are designed to withstand high temperatures and ice, as well as protect against erosive materials. Additionally, Ames Rubber Corporation produces electrical insulation components, medical grade silicone tubing, and gas masks. Headquartered in Hamburg, New Jersey, Ames Rubber Corporation has a secondary location in Wantage, New Jersey dedicated to aerospace applications.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Ames Rubber Corporation discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed and acquired. Through its investigation, Ames Rubber Corporation determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed and acquired this sensitive information between February 14 and March 13, 2023. On June 27, 2023, Ames Rubber Corporation began contacting individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
If you received a breach notification letter from Ames Rubber Corporation:
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 Ames Rubber Corporation 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 Ames Rubber Corporation;
- 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.