National Advisors Trust
Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit
February 4, 2024 -- Attention: victims of the National Advisors Trust data breach.
Abington Cole + Ellery is investigating the recently announced National Advisors Trust data breach.
On April 17, 2023, National Advisors Trust detected unusual activity in the form of suspicious emails originating from an employee's company email account. Immediately, National Advisors Trust took action by applying preventative measures and starting an in-depth investigation. They also sought the expertise of third-party digital forensics professionals to ascertain the origin and extent of the breach. This investigation revealed unauthorized access to four employee email accounts, which held client information.
National Advisors Trust, with the support of external data privacy and cybersecurity specialists, conducted a thorough examination to determine the individuals and types of personal information that might have been affected. Subsequently, National Advisors Trust confirmed that the compromised email accounts did include personal details of consumers. A detailed analysis was undertaken to pinpoint the individuals at risk and gather necessary contact details for notification.
National Advisors Trust carried out an extensive review of their systems to understand the breach and fortified their digital infrastructure to guard against future incidents. This involved the introduction of enhanced security protocols to bolster the stability and durability of their systems.
As a result of the data breach, National Advisors Trust is offering 12 months of free credit monitoring and/or identity theft protection services to affected individuals.
Approximately 14,000 individuals were affected by the National Advisors Trust data breach.
Breached data may include, but is not necessarily limited to: name, social security number, driver's license or state identification, and/or account data (i.e., credit/debit card number or financial account number).
Additional information about the National Advisors Trust data breach may be found here: National Advisors Trust Data Breach Notification.
Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, National Advisors Trust specializes in trust and custody services, focusing on collaborative relationships with financial professionals to deliver personalized trust solutions. The company stresses its role in bolstering the advisor-client bond and its commitment to maintaining high standards in security and regulatory compliance.
Initially serving Registered Investment Advisors and their clients, National Advisors Trust now caters to a varied group of financial professionals including Community Banks, Insurance Advisors, Attorneys, Accountants, Commercial, and Corporate Investment Bankers.
National Advisors Trust specializes in Trust, Custody, and Professional Services, emphasizing relationship preservation. They offer tailored custodial services and bank-centric solutions, including consultancy in transformation and wealth management. Their strategy includes marketing and educational initiatives to bolster client interactions.
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 National Advisors Trust 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 National Advisors Trust or any affiliated companies.