Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Dobson Technologies, Inc. d/b/a Dobson Fiber (“Dobson”) regarding its recent data breach. The Dobson data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to over 6,000 individuals.
ABOUT DOBSON TECHNOLOGIES, INC. D/B/A DOBSON FIBER:
Dobson is a telecommunications company based in Oklahoma. Founded in 1936, Dobson offers fiber connectivity solutions to individuals and businesses through its state-of-the-art network. With over 5,000 miles of fiber throughout Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas, Dobson consolidates all its customers communications over a secure, and redundant network using state-of-the-art technology.2 Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Dobson employs over 50 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
In February 2023, Dobson discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information may have been accessed. Through its investigation, Dobson determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information through certain employee email accounts between November 19, 2022, and March 3, 2023. On February 15, 2024, Dobson notified individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license or state ID number
If you received a breach notification letter from Dobson Technologies, Inc. d/b/a Dobson Fiber:
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 Dobson data breach, you may consider taking the following steps to protect your personal information.
- Carefully review the breach notice and retain a copy;
- Enroll in any free credit monitoring services provided by Dobson Technologies, Inc. d/b/a Dobson Fiber:
- 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.