Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating AKG North America, Inc. (“AKG”) regarding its recent data breach. The AKG data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT AKG NORTH AMERICA, INC.:
AKG is a machinery manufacturer based in Germany. Founded in 1919, AKG specializes in the development and production of high-performance heat exchangers and complete cooling modules for application in construction equipment, compressed air equipment, industrial coolers, agricultural and forestry equipment, vehicle construction, railroad vehicles, aviation, household appliances and special applications.2 With around 2,500 employees at 12 locations in Europe, the Americas, and Asia AKG develops and produces heat exchangers for a multitude of application areas and branches.3 Established in 1981, AKG North America is the main sales company of its US group and responsible for the development and sales of its custom made heat exchangers for construction, forestry, agriculture, on-highway, compressor, material handling, industrial, off highway, and mining markets.3 Headquartered in Mebane, North Carolina, AKG North America employs over 1,000 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, AKG reported to the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed. In the form breach notice, AKG does not elaborate on the nature of the security incident that impacted its systems. While the information impacted varies depending on the individual, the type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
On August 15, 2024, AKG began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to Massachusetts residents, AKG is providing affected individuals with a list of the specific type of sensitive information impacted and 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring services. A link to the form breach notification letters that AKG filed with the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from AKG North America, 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 872.263.1100 or sam@straussborrelli.com.
