Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating DFB Sales, Inc. (“DFB”) regarding its recent data breach. The DFB data breach may have involved sensitive personal information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT DFB SALES, INC.:
DFB is an interior finish product manufacturer based in New York. Founded in 1943, DFB provides window coverings, wall upholstery, and decorative finishes for the commercial and high-end residential markets.2 Additionally, DFB’s services include design & budgeting, estimating and project development, and manufacturing and installation.2 Headquartered in Long Island City, New York, DFB employs over 50 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, DFB reported to the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed. According to the breach notice, on December 27, 2024, DFB became aware of unauthorized activity on its computer network.1 As a result, DFB launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, DFB confirmed that sensitive personal information in its systems belonging to employees may have been compromised by an unauthorized third party during the breach. As a result, DFB began a review of the data to determine what information had been impacted as well as identify the specific individuals affected. On January 7, 2025, DFB completed this review. While the information impacted varies depending on the individual, the type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
On January 31, 2025, DFB began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notices provided to Massachusetts residents, DFB is providing affected individuals with a list of the information impacted and complimentary identity monitoring services. A link to the form breach notification letter that DFB filed with the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from DFB Sales, 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.
