Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating DBM Global, Inc. regarding its recent data breach. The DBM Global data breach may have involved sensitive personal information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT DBM GLOBAL, INC.:
DBM Global is a construction company based in Arizona. Today, DBM Global provides services though its portfolio of companies such as better designs, more efficient construction, and asset management solutions.2 More specifically, DBM Global companies offer integrated steel construction services from a single source and professional services that include design-assist, design-build, engineering, BIM participation, 3D steel modeling / detailing, fabrication, advanced field erection, project management and state-of-the-art steel management systems.2 DBM Global’s portfolio of companies include Schuff Steel Company, the largest steel fabrication and erection company in the United States, Schuff Steel Management Company, PDC, BDS VirCon and Aitken Manufacturing.2 Headquartered in Pheonix, Arizona, DBM Global employs over 1,000 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, DBM Global reported to the Attorney General of California that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed and acquired. According to the breach notice, on November 20, 2024, DBM Global became aware of unusual activity that disrupted access to certain systems.1 As a result, DBM Global launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, DBM Global confirmed that sensitive personal information in its systems may have been viewed and obtained by an unauthorized third party during the breach. As a result, DBM Global began a review of the data to determine what information had been impacted as well as identify the specific individuals affected. On December 6, 2024, DBM Global concluded this review. While the information impacted varies depending on the individual, the type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
On December 23, 2024, DBM Global began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notices provided to the California residents, DBM Global 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 DBM Global filed with the Attorney General of California is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from DBM Global, 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.
