In April 2024, Inszone Insurance Services, LLC, a prominent insurance provider, detected unusual activity within its network environment. This led to a comprehensive investigation by a team of cybersecurity specialists. The investigation revealed that certain data stored on Inszone's systems might have been accessed without authorization.
After a thorough review to identify the affected information and individuals, the company completed its assessment on October 25, 2024. The breach impacted a total of 21,829 individuals across the United States, including five residents of Maine.
The ransomeware group, Hunters International, has taken credit for the attack and posted sample data, including exposed social security numbers, on the dark web to confirm the authenticity of the data.
Upon discovering the breach, Inszone Insurance Services, LLC took immediate action to address the issue. The company engaged cybersecurity experts to conduct a detailed investigation and has since implemented measures to enhance its security protocols, aiming to minimize the risk of similar incidents in the future. Additionally, Inszone is offering affected individuals identity theft protection services through IDX, A ZeroFox Company. These services include credit and CyberScan monitoring, a $1,000,000 insurance reimbursement policy, and fully managed identity theft recovery services. Affected individuals are encouraged to enroll in these services by February 5, 2025, to ensure their personal information is protected.
If you believe you may be affected by this data breach, there are several proactive steps you can take to safeguard your personal information:
For more details on the breach disclosure, you can visit the Maine Attorney General's website.