Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating MongoDB regarding its recent data breach. The MongoDB data breach involved personal information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT MONGODB:
MongoDB is a software development company based in New York. Founded in 2007, MongoDB provides software products and solutions to software developers, primarily through its Mongo DB Atlas platform, a multi-cloud database with an integrated set of related services that helps developers handle and build with data. With hundreds of millions of downloads, MongoDB Atlas has helped MongoDB grow into a global company with over 4,000 employees in more than 20 countries. Headquartered in New York, New York, MongoDB has locations throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On December 13, 2023, MongoDB became aware of a data security incident in which personal information in its systems may have been accessed and acquired. Through its investigation, MongoDB determined that an unauthorized party accessed certain corporate systems that contain customer account metadata and contact information. In a website update on December 18, 2023, MongoDB explained that its investigation is ongoing and committed to share updates as new information becomes available.
If you have received a breach notification letter from MongoDB:
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 MongoDB 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 MongoDB:
- 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.
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