Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Holstein Association USA, Inc. (“Holstein”) regarding its cybersecurity incident.
ABOUT HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION USA, INC.:
Holstein is a dairy producing company based in Vermont. Founded in 1885, Holstein maintains records on over 22 million Registered Holsteins, recording ancestry and collecting and analyzing production, type, and genetic data to provide useable information that enables dairy producers to improve their businesses by breeding better cows.3 Today, Holstein works to help dairy producers recognize the full potential of their herds.3 Headquartered in Brattleboro, Vermont, Holstein employs over 50 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, it was reported by online sources that Holstein had experienced a data breach impacting the privacy of its customers’ personal information. According to these sources, Holstein was subject to a ransomware attack in which extensive confidential data was accessed, including personal information of employees, clients, partners, and financial records.1 Additionally, as of May 16, 2024, Holstein released a statement on its website saying, “We’re experiencing a computer system outage which affects the Holstein Association USA website, email, and EASY ID program. Our team is working diligently to resolve the issue and restore service as soon as possible.”2 As of May 16, 2024, Holstein has not disclosed the specific nature of the cybersecurity incident or confirmed whether the incident resulted in a data breach.
If you believe that you have been impacted by the Holstein Association USA, Inc. cybersecurity incident:
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