Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Ultra Electronics Advanced Tactical Systems, Inc. (“Ultra Electronics”) regarding its recent data breach. The Ultra Electronics data breach may have involved sensitive personal information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT ULTRA ELECTRONICS ADVANCED TACTICAL SYSTEMS, INC.:
Ultra Electronics is a defense and space manufacturing company based in England. Founded in 1920, Ultra Electronics is a reliable partner to the world’s major prime contractors and works directly with the US DoD, UK MoD and Australian DoD.2 Through innovative problem solving, Ultra Electronics delivers solutions to customers’ most complex problems in defense, security, critical detection and control environments.2 Today, Ultra Electronics’ advanced capabilities have enhanced many of the world’s long-term military programs.2 Headquartered in London, England, Ultra Electronics employs over 4,000 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Ultra Electronics 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, Ultra Electronics determined that an unauthorized party may have accessed this sensitive information on November 24, 2023. On March 15, 2024, Ultra Electronics began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The exact type of personal information potentially exposed has not been made publicly available by Ultra Electronics. However, according to state reporting guidelines, “personal information” can include the following types of information:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license or state-issued identification number
- Financial information (e.g., financial account number, credit or debit card number)
- Medical information
- Taxpayer ID number
- Identity protection personal ID number
If you received a breach notification letter from Ultra Electronics Advanced Tactical Systems, 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 Ultra Electronics 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 Ultra Electronics Advanced Tactical Systems, 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.