Duke Energy Corporation's Recent Data Breach Under Investigation - See If You Qualify for Probable Compensation
Duke Energy (DEC) has disclosed a significant data breach affecting approximately 370,000 individuals. The security incident, discovered in May 2024, involved unauthorized third-party access to DEC's IT Network, compromising sensitive customer information.
The compromised data potentially includes utility account numbers, names, email addresses, mailing addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, last four digits of Social Security numbers for residential customers, and federal tax IDs for businesses. Law firm Levi & Korsinsky, LLP is investigating the breach and exploring potential compensation for affected individuals who received breach notification letters.
The firm, operating on a contingency basis, has assembled a team of over 70 attorneys and professionals to advocate for affected customers' rights and pursue possible compensation claims.
Duke Energy (DEC) ha rivelato una significativa violazione dei dati che ha colpito circa 370.000 individui. L'incidente di sicurezza, scoperto a maggio 2024, ha comportato l'accesso non autorizzato da parte di terzi alla rete IT di DEC, compromettendo informazioni sensibili dei clienti.
I dati compromessi potrebbero includere numeri di conto utility, nomi, indirizzi email, indirizzi postali, date di nascita, numeri di telefono, ultime quattro cifre dei numeri di previdenza sociale dei clienti residenziali e ID fiscali federali per le imprese. Lo studio legale Levi & Korsinsky, LLP sta indagando sulla violazione ed esplorando una possibile compensazione per le persone colpite che hanno ricevuto lettere di avviso.
La società, operante su base contingente, ha assemblato un team di oltre 70 avvocati e professionisti per difendere i diritti dei clienti colpiti e perseguire possibili richieste di risarcimento.
Duke Energy (DEC) ha revelado una violación de datos significativa que afecta a aproximadamente 370,000 individuos. El incidente de seguridad, descubierto en mayo de 2024, involucró el acceso no autorizado de terceros a la red de TI de DEC, comprometiendo información sensible de los clientes.
Los datos comprometidos pueden incluir números de cuentas de servicios, nombres, direcciones de correo electrónico, direcciones físicas, fechas de nacimiento, números de teléfono, las últimas cuatro cifras de los números de seguro social de los clientes residenciales y los ID fiscales federales para las empresas. El bufete de abogados Levi & Korsinsky, LLP está investigando la violación y explorando una posible compensación para los individuos afectados que recibieron cartas de notificación de la violación.
La firma, que opera en base a contingencias, ha formado un equipo de más de 70 abogados y profesionales para abogar por los derechos de los clientes afectados y perseguir posibles reclamos de compensación.
Duke Energy (DEC)는 약 370,000명에게 영향을 미치는 심각한 데이터 유출 사건을 발표했습니다. 이 보안 사고는 2024년 5월에 발견되었으며, DEC의 IT 네트워크에 대한 제3자의 무단 접근이 포함되어 고객의 민감한 정보가 유출되었습니다.
유출된 데이터에는 유틸리티 계좌 번호, 이름, 이메일 주소, 우편 주소, 생년월일, 전화번호, 거주 고객의 사회 보장 번호 마지막 4자리 및 기업의 연방 세금 ID가 포함될 수 있습니다. 법률 회사 Levi & Korsinsky, LLP는 이번 유출 사건을 조사하고 피해를 입은 개인들에게 보상 가능성을 탐색하고 있습니다.
이 회사는 성과 보수 기반으로 운영되며, 70명 이상의 변호사와 전문가 팀을 구성하여 피해 고객의 권리를 옹호하고 가능한 보상 청구를 추진하고 있습니다.
Duke Energy (DEC) a révélé une violation de données significative touchant environ 370 000 personnes. L'incident de sécurité, découvert en mai 2024, a impliqué un accès non autorisé de tiers au réseau informatique de DEC, compromettant des informations sensibles sur les clients.
Les données compromises pourraient inclure des numéros de compte utilitaire, des noms, des adresses e-mail, des adresses postales, des dates de naissance, des numéros de téléphone, les quatre derniers chiffres des numéros de sécurité sociale des clients résidentiels et les identifiants fiscaux fédéraux des entreprises. Le cabinet d'avocats Levi & Korsinsky, LLP enquête sur la violation et explore une éventuelle compensation pour les personnes concernées qui ont reçu des lettres de notification de la violation.
Le cabinet, fonctionnant sur une base de contingent, a constitué une équipe de plus de 70 avocats et professionnels pour défendre les droits des clients touchés et poursuivre d'éventuelles demandes de compensation.
Duke Energy (DEC) hat einen erheblichen Datenverstoß offengelegt, der etwa 370.000 Personen betrifft. Der Sicherheitsvorfall, der im Mai 2024 entdeckt wurde, beinhaltete unbefugten Zugriff Dritter auf das IT-Netzwerk von DEC, wodurch sensible Kundeninformationen kompromittiert wurden.
Die kompromittierten Daten könnten Versorgungsaktionsnummern, Namen, E-Mail-Adressen, Postanschriften, Geburtsdaten, Telefonnummern, die letzten vier Ziffern der Sozialversicherungsnummern von Privatkunden sowie Bundessteuer-IDs für Unternehmen umfassen. Die Kanzlei Levi & Korsinsky, LLP untersucht den Vorfall und prüft mögliche Entschädigungen für betroffene Personen, die Benachrichtigungsschreiben über die Verletzung erhalten haben.
Die Kanzlei arbeitet auf Erfolgsbasis und hat ein Team von über 70 Anwälten und Fachleuten zusammengestellt, um die Rechte der betroffenen Kunden zu vertreten und mögliche Entschädigungsansprüche zu verfolgen.
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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / December 23, 2024 / Duke Energy Corporation ("DEC") recently disclosed that it suffered a data breach that compromised the sensitive personal data of 370,000 individuals. This data breach has led to concerns over the security of sensitive personal information entrusted to DEC.
WHAT'S THIS ABOUT?
On or around May 2024, DEC became aware of a security incident on its IT Network. DEC launched an investigation to determine the nature and scope of the incident. The investigation determined that an unauthorized third-party gained access to DEC's IT Network and obtained sensitive personal information of its customers.
Upon information and belief, the following sensitive personal information may have been breached: utility account numbers, names, email addresses, mailing addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, last four digits of Social Security numbers for residential customers, and last four digits of federal tax IDs for businesses. Although, it is not confirmed yet, whether DEC emailed or sent notice letters to the impacted individuals. Compensation may be available for those individuals who received notice that their personal information was compromised.
WHY AM I ENTITLED TO COMPENSATION?
Data breaches are serious matters that can cause long-term damage. Hackers may use stolen information to commit identity theft, financial fraud, or other crimes. Companies that fail to secure your personal data may be held liable for the resulting harm.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I WAS AFFECTED?
If you received a data breach notification letter from DEC, you are likely affected. Follow the link below to find out if you may be eligible for compensation.
Levi Korsinsky, LLP is investigating whether affected individuals are entitled to compensation. If you have received a notice about the data breach, you may be entitled to compensation. There is no cost or obligation to participate. Follow the link below to find out:
Levi & Korsinsky is a nationally recognized consumer advocacy law firm that has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars against large corporations. The firm's team of over 70 extraordinary attorneys and professionals have a winning track record going against the most powerful defense attorneys in the world and know how to maximize your compensation. The firm is a
CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
33 Whitehall Street, 17th Floor
New York, NY 10004
jlevi@levikorsinsky.com
Tel: (212) 363-7500
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SOURCE: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
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