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Trinity Petroleum Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Trinity Petroleum Management data breach, which has affected 46,659 people in the United States.
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 Trinity Petroleum Management
Trinity Petroleum Management, established in 1984, provides comprehensive accounting, financial, land, and engineering services to oil and gas companies.
Despite its relatively small size according to LinkedIn data, Trinity Petroleum Management handles sensitive personal and financial information of many individuals, making data security critically important.
What Happened?
On October 14, 2024, Trinity Petroleum Management discovered unauthorized access to its internal systems. The company took action to terminate the unauthorized access and launched an investigation with the help of external cybersecurity specialists and legal counsel.
After an investigation, Trinity Petroleum Management determined that an unauthorized actor had access to their systems between October 10 and October 14, 2024. On December 18, 2024, the investigation concluded that sensitive personal information had been exfiltrated and 46,659 Americans have been impacted.
On November 22, 2024, the ransomware group, BianLain Ransomware, took credit for the data breach. The group reportedly obtained 1.2 TB of from Trinity's systems.
The data reportedly included:
- Accounting records
- Personal information of employees and contractors
- Contracts
- NDAs
- Passports
- ID cards
- Operational files
Sample screenshots were made public in BainLain's dark web portal to prove the data breach's authenticity.
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Personally Identifiable Information Types Exposed:
- First and last names
- Addresses
- Social Security numbers
In response, the company has implemented additional security measures and notified law enforcement authorities. They are also offering affected individuals complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services for twelve months through Cyberscout, a TransUnion company.
The company disclosed the breach to various state attorney general offices on the following dates:
- Texas Attorney General: March 13, 2025 (7,994 individuals affected)
- Massachusetts Attorney General: March 12, 2025 (130 individuals affected)
- Vermont Attorney General: March 12, 2025
- California Attorney General: March 13, 2025
- Maine Attorney General: March 16, 2025 (33 individuals affected)
Affected consumers were notified about the breach via U.S. Mail.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If your personal information was compromised in the Trinity Petroleum Management data breach, you have important rights and options available to you. First, it's crucial to take immediate steps to protect yourself against identity theft and fraud:
- Monitor Your Accounts: Regularly review your credit reports and bank statements for any suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions.
- Place a Fraud Alert: You have the right to place an initial fraud alert on your credit file at no cost. This alert informs creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts.
- Consider a Credit Freeze: You also have the right to place a credit freeze on your credit reports at no charge. A credit freeze prevents creditors from accessing your credit report without your explicit consent, making it harder for identity thieves to open new accounts in your name.
- Enroll in Free Credit Monitoring: Trinity Petroleum Management is offering free credit monitoring and identity protection services through Cyberscout for twelve months.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal information was compromised in the Trinity Petroleum Management data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help you understand your legal options and pursue compensation for any damages or losses you may have experienced due to this breach.
To find out if you qualify, complete the below form. Lawyers will review your case at no cost to you and guide you through the next steps in joining a potential class action lawsuit.
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