Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Superior Communications, Inc. regarding its recent data breach. The Superior Communications data breach involved sensitive personal information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT SUPERIOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.:
Superior Communications is a leading wireless accessories manufacturer and distributor based in California. Founded in 1993, Superior Communications delivers a complete line of mobile accessories and services to major wireless carriers, dealers, OEMs, and big box retailers.2 Today, Superior Communications consults, plans, engineers and implements complex, dynamic supply chains and scalable distribution networks in addition to collaborating with clients to develop and implement successful retail programs that streamline operations and grow revenue.3 Headquartered in Irwindale, California, Superior Communications has two additional locations in California and Tennessee and employs over 200 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
In July 2023, Superior Communications discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal information in its systems may have been accessed and acquired. Through its investigation, Superior Communications determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information on or about July 9, 2023. On February 14, 2024, Superior Communications began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The exact type of personal information potentially exposed has not been made publicly available by Superior Communications. However, according to state reporting guidelines, “personal information” can include the following types of information:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number
- Government issued ID number (e.g., State ID card number, tax ID number, passport number, military ID number)
- Financial information (e.g., Account number/credit or debit card number, in combination with password/access code)
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Unique biometric data
- Genetic data
If you received a breach notification letter from Superior Communications, Inc.:
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 Superior Communications 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 Superior Communications, Inc.:
- 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.