Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating First Financial Security, Inc. (“FFS”) regarding its recent data breach. The FFS data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT FIRST FINANCIAL SECURITY, INC.:
FFS is a national insurance agency based in Georgia. Founded in 2006, FFS partners with some of the nation’s leading insurance carriers to equip, train, and support licensed insurance representatives to deliver quality financial products to households across America. Focused on helping people achieve financial security and peace of mind, FFS offers financial protection against untimely death, illness or injury, and outliving retirement funds. Headquartered in Johns Creek, Georgia, FFS employs over 15 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, FFS discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed. Through its investigation, FFS determined that an unauthorized party may have accessed this sensitive information via a ransomware attack on October 17, 2023. On January 19, 2024, FFS began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Personal information
If you received a breach notification letter from First Financial Security, Inc.:
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 FFS 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 First Financial Security, Inc.:
- 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.