First Financial Security
Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit

January 21, 2024 -- Attention: victims of the First Financial Security data breach.

Abington Cole + Ellery is investigating the recently announced First Financial Security data breach.

On October 17, 2023, First Financial Security faced a ransomware attack. The data protection team at First Financial Security identified it as an effort to infiltrate and immobilize all of First Financial Security's Information Systems Data, encompassing a range of data types. The attack did not succeed in immobilizing First Financial Security's systems or interrupting its operations.

First Financial Security, with assistance from external IT security professionals, ascertained that some system data had been compromised. By November 28, 2023, First Financial Security was able to specify the particular data affected. Following the discovery of the incident, First Financial Security promptly initiated measures, including a comprehensive investigation to grasp the event's nature and extent.

First Financial Security is vigilantly overseeing its systems to detect any further suspicious actions or breaches. Moreover, FFS has initiated a thorough review and strengthening of its computer systems' security.

As a result of the data breach, First Financial Security is offering free credit monitoring and/or identity theft protection services to affected individuals.

Approximately 105,700 individuals were affected by the First Financial Security data breach.

Breached data may include, but is not necessarily limited to: names, personal data, and social security numbers.

Additional information about the First Financial Security data breach may be found here: First Financial Security Breach Notification Sample.

Headquartered in Johns Creek, GA, First Financial Security is a national brokerage agency focused on equipping, training, and supporting licensed insurance representatives. The agency is dedicated to delivering financial products to households across the United States. First Financial Security operates with the vision of creating a world where all people achieve financial security and peace of mind. This vision is driven by a recognition of the significant need for life insurance and financial education in American communities.

The agency's approach to financial security involves offering protection against various life contingencies and uncertainties. First Financial Security provides solutions that cover scenarios such as untimely death, suffering from illness or injury, and the risk of outliving retirement funds. Their services include facilitating financial protection for families, access to living benefits, and ensuring a reliable income stream during retirement. Additionally, they promote the use of select insurance strategies that can help clients achieve their life goals, such as funding a home, vehicle, or education. First Financial Security emphasizes the importance of innovative insurance solutions that offer flexibility and meet the unique financial needs of individuals and families.

For more information about steps you can take to possibly reduce the chances harm arising from a data breach, please review the following article: What are some steps you can take if you've been the victim of a data breach?

If you believe you are a victim of the First Financial Security data breach, and would like to participate in a class action lawsuit regarding this data breach, please submit your information via the form on this webpage. This website is not associated with nor authorized by First Financial Security or any affiliated companies.