Fincantieri Marine Group, LLC
Your Personal Info Could Be
Exposed Online After
This Hospital Breach
Breach Description
Fincantieri Marine Group, LLC, a prominent shipbuilding company, experienced a significant data breach that was discovered on April 12, 2023. The breach, which occurred between April 6 and April 12, 2023, led to unauthorized access and encryption of sensitive personal identifiable information within the company’s systems[1].
The data breach affected over 16,000 individuals, compromising personal information such as names and Social Security numbers. Fincantieri Marine Group began notifying affected individuals on January 5, 2024, and has offered 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services through Experian to those impacted[1][3].
Fincantieri Marine Group is the U.S. division of FINCANTIERI S.p.A., one of the world’s largest shipbuilders. The company specializes in the construction, repair, and maintenance of various maritime vessels, including military ships, support vessels, ferries, cruise ships, and mega yachts. It operates three shipyards in the Great Lakes region and employs more than 2,000 individuals[1].
In response to the breach, Fincantieri Marine Group has taken steps to secure its environment, investigate the incident, and implement additional technical safeguards to prevent future occurrences. The company has also engaged with law enforcement regarding the breach[3].
Individuals affected by the breach are advised to review their account statements for signs of fraud, monitor their credit reports, and consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze on their files with the major credit bureaus. They may also contact Fincantieri Marine Group’s dedicated assistance line for further information and support[1][3].
Citations:
- https://www.turkestrauss.com/2024/01/08/fincantieri-marine-group-data-breach-investigation/
- https://www.fincantieri.com/it/
- https://www.mass.gov/doc/assigned-data-breach-number-2024-20-fincantieri-marine-group-llc/download
- https://skillbridge.osd.mil/locations.htm
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- https://www.marinelink.com/news/fincantieri-marine-group375775
- https://fincantierimarinegroup.com/data-privacy/
- https://www.newstrail.com/cole-van-note-announces-fincantieri-marine-group-llc-data-breach-investigation/
- https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/breach/breach_report.jsf?ref=blog.gitguardian.com
- https://www.zoominfo.com/c/fincantieri-marine-group-llc/1127215899
- https://cybersecurityventures.com/intrusion-daily-cyber-threat-alert/
- https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/us-navy-contractor-cyberattack/
- https://www.fincantieri.com/en/group/subsidiaries-and-associates/fmg-llc/
- https://www.zoominfo.com/c/bay-shipbuilding-co/13667878
- https://www.rsaconference.com/library/blog/weekly-news-roundup-april-17-21-2023
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/fincantieri-marine-group