On March 12, 2024, Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. (“GLG”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized third party accessed data from GLG’s computer system. In this notice, GLG explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names and Social Security numbers. Upon completing its investigation, GLG began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.

If you received a data breach notification from Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc., it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, as well as discuss your legal options following the Gerson Lehrman Group data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.

What Caused the Gerson Lehrman Group Data Breach?

The Gerson Lehrman Group data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, GLG’s filing with the Attorney General of Maine provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, recently, GLG experienced a ransomware attack during which an unauthorized party was able to access GLG’s computer network.

In response, GLG secured its system and then enlisted the help of cybersecurity experts to assist with the company’s investigation. Ultimately, the GLG investigation confirmed that an unauthorized party was able to access files on the company’s IT network that contained confidential consumer information.

After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Gerson Lehrman Group reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name and Social Security number.

On March 12, 2024, Gerson Lehrman Group sent out data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident. These letters should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.

More Information About Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc.

Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. is a business services company based out of New York City, New York. GLG provides professional services through a network of consultation and collaboration experts to businesses in the technology, medical device, pharmaceutical, industrial, consumer goods and insurance industries. GLG also serves financial institutions, including hedge funds, private equity funds, investment banks and more. Gerson Lehrman Group employs more than 3,000 people and generates approximately $634 million in annual revenue.