Data Privacy Investigation Launched Following Breach at Boart Longyear Group
Newtown, Pa., March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national law firm specializing in class action cases, is actively investigating a potential data privacy breach involving Boart Longyear Group, Ltd. The global mineral exploration company identified unusual activities on its network around August 21, 2024, triggering an internal review and hire of an external cybersecurity firm. This investigation unveiled unauthorized access to sensitive files over a two-month period, from June 29 to August 31, 2024.
Boart Longyear, headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, provides a range of services, including drilling for mining, water exploration, environmental assessments, and energy projects across the globe. The nature of its operations requires stringent data privacy protocols to protect both customer and employee information. The breach raises significant concerns applicable to countless businesses that manage sensitive data and underscores the importance of robust cybersecurity measures.
The compromised files potentially contained a wealth of personal information, including names, social security numbers, driver’s license numbers, government IDs, passport numbers, and financial account details. Such a leak not only puts individual privacy at risk but also poses substantial liability issues for the organization, prompting the need for strong legal recourse for those affected.
In light of these developments, individuals who may be impacted by the breach are urged to remain vigilant against the possible misuse of their personal data. It is advised that they regularly check account statements for signs of unauthorized activity and monitor their credit reports closely to detect potential identity theft and fraud.
Edelson Lechtzin LLP’s ongoing investigation could lead to a class action lawsuit aimed at delivering legal remedies to affected individuals. This is a crucial step towards accountability in light of increasing data mishandling incidents within various sectors.
Businesses, particularly those handling sensitive information, should be aware that adversarial tactics following similar attacks could have included methods categorized by the MITRE ATT&CK framework. For instance, tactics such as initial access through phishing or exploitation of known vulnerabilities, persistence via malicious software, and privilege escalation to access confidential files could likely have been employed during this incident. This pattern aligns with emerging threats related to data security, highlighting the necessity for companies to continuously advance their cybersecurity strategies.
Edelson Lechtzin LLP aims to assist in mitigating the fallout from this breach, reinforcing the importance of legal recourse in the face of cybersecurity violations. As this situation continues to develop, affected individuals and businesses alike are encouraged to stay informed and take proactive measures to safeguard their data.
For further inquiries, Marc H. Edelson, Esq. from Edelson Lechtzin LLP can be reached at their Newtown, PA office. Their ongoing work emphasizes the need for accountability and legal protection in an era of looming cybersecurity threats.
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