Ferring Pharmaceuticals Data Breach Investigation

Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc data breach.

If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.

About Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc

Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc is a privately owned, research-driven biopharmaceutical group founded in 1950. With over 7,000 employees worldwide, the company is headquartered in Saint-Prex, Switzerland, and operates in more than 50 countries.

What happened?

In October 2024, Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc experienced a data breach following a phishing attack. On October 16, 2024, suspicious activity was detected in an employee’s email account. Immediate actions were taken to secure the email environment and an investigation was launched.

By October 28, 2024, it was determined that unauthorized access to certain personal information had occurred.

Unfortunately, Social security numbers were included in the breach.

Your Rights and Next Steps

If you suspect that your personal information was compromised in this data breach, you have several options to protect yourself. Here are steps you can take:

1. Monitor Your Accounts: Regularly review your account statements and credit reports for any suspicious activity. If you notice anything unusual, report it immediately to your financial institution and law enforcement.
2. Obtain Your Credit Report: You can request a free credit report from each of the three major credit reporting agencies once every 12 months by visiting Annual Credit Report.
3. Place a Fraud Alert: Consider placing a fraud alert on your credit report to warn creditors of potential fraudulent activity. This is free and lasts for at least one year.
4. Security Freeze: You have the right to place a security freeze on your credit file, which will prevent new credit from being opened in your name without your consent.
5. Identity Protection Services: Ferring Pharmaceuticals is offering identity protection with Pro+ Cyber®, Allstate’s identity and privacy protection plan, free of charge for 18 months. Take advantage of this offer to safeguard your information.

You May Be Entitled to Compensation

If your personal information was exposed in the Ferring Pharmaceuticals data breach, you may be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue any claims you may have.

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Sources

• Massachusetts Attorney General