Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Woodmeister Master Builders, Inc. regarding its recent data breach. The Woodmeister Master Builders data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT WOODMEISTER MASTER BUILDERS:
Woodmeister Master Builders is a construction company offering general contracting services. Accordingly, Woodmeister Master Builders specializes in fine residential construction, personalized property management, and custom cabinetry and interiors. Founded in 1980, Woodmeister Master Builders serves architects, designers, and homeowners. Headquartered in Holden, Massachusetts, Woodmeister Master Builders conducts business across the Northeastern United States and employs over 100 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On January 7, 2023, Woodmeister Master Builders discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed. Through its investigation, Woodmeister Master Builders determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information by launching a ransomware attack. In January 2023, Woodmeister Master Builders began contacting individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number
- Financial account number
If you received a breach notification letter from Woodmeister Master Builders:
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 Woodmeister Master Builders 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 Woodmeister Master Builders;
- 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.