Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating JJE Capital Holdings, LLC (“JJE Capital”) regarding its recent data breach. The JJE Capital data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT JJE CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLC:
JJE Capital is a private equity and acquisitions firm based in South Carolina. Founded in 2016, JJE Capital’s focus is on pursuing customers ranging from new or established businesses with significant growth potential, to individual entrepreneurs with an innovative and vetted idea.2 Today, JJE Capital’s primary emphasis is to build diversity within its portfolio and provide longevity for all stakeholders.2 Headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, JJE Capital has subsidiary companies in Florida, North Carolina, and various cities in South Carolina, and employs over 500 individuals.2
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, JJE Capital reported to the Attorney General of South Carolina that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed. According to the breach notice, on February 22, 2024, JJE Capital discovered that it was the victim of a ransomware attack. As a result, JJE Capital launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, JJE Capital learned that sensitive personal information in its systems may have been compromised by an unauthorized actor. As a result, JJE Capital began a review of the data to determine what information had been impacted as well as identify the specific individuals affected. On June 17, 2024, JJE Capital completed this review. While the information impacted varies depending on the individual, the type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number
On August 5, 2024, JJE Capital began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to South Carolina residents, JJE Capital is providing affected individuals with a list of the specific type of sensitive information impacted and 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring services. A link to the form breach notification letters that JJE Capital filed with the Attorney General of South Carolina is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from JJE Capital 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 872.263.1100 or sam@straussborrelli.com.
