Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Bacon Universal Holdings, LLC (“Bacon Universal”) regarding its recent data breach. The Bacon Universal data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to over 3,000 individuals.
ABOUT BACON UNIVERSAL HOLDINGS, LLC:
Bacon Universal is a construction and agricultural equipment dealer based in Hawaii. Founded in 1947, Bacon Universal carries industry-leading manufacturer equipment brands, offering parts distribution, a comprehensive and diverse fleet of rental equipment, and service repair and maintenance.2 Featuring brands such as Komatsu, Kubota, New Holland, NPK, Extreme & JLG, Bacon Universal offers the widest variety of construction, agriculture, and material handling equipment available in Hawaii.2 Headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, Bacon Universal has four additional locations in Hawaii and employs over 50 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Bacon Universal discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed. Through its investigation, Bacon Universal determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information between August 18 and August 22, 2023. On February 23, 2024, Bacon Universal began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of personal information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
If you received a breach notification letter from Bacon Universal Holdings, 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 Bacon Universal 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 Bacon Universal Holdings, 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.