Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Blockchain Capital, LLC regarding its recent data breach. The Blockchain Capital data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT BLOCKCHAIN CAPITAL, LLC:
Blockchain Capital is a venture capital firm that provides support to start-up companies that utilize blockchain. As an investment firm, Blockchain Capital offers companies legal resources, market insights, and growth strategies. Additionally, Blockchain Capital provides capital investments throughout the life of the company. Founded in 2013, Blockchain Capital has invested in over 160 companies with over $2 billion in assets under its management. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Blockchain Capital employs approximately 50 individuals, including 14 investment professionals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On May 13, 2023, Blockchain Capital discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed or acquired. Through its investigation, Blockchain Capital determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed or acquired this sensitive information on May 13, 2023. Recently, Blockchain Capital began contacting individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Address
- Contact information
If you received a breach notification letter from Blockchain Capital, LLC:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at (608) 237-1775 or sam@turkestrauss.com.
If you were impacted by the Blockchain Capital data breach, you may consider taking the following steps to protect your personal information.
- Carefully review any breach notice and retain a copy;
- Enroll in any free credit monitoring services provided by Blockchain Capital, LLC;
- Change passwords and security questions for online accounts;
- Regularly review account statements for signs of fraud or unauthorized activity;
- Monitor credit reports for signs of identity theft; and
- Contact a credit bureau(s) to request a temporary fraud alert.