Globe Life Data Breach

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Globe Life Data Breach May Impact Approximately 850,000 Individuals

Pittman, Dutton, Hellums, Bradley & Mann, P.C. is investigating a major data breach involving Globe Life Insurance and its subsidiary, American Income Life Insurance Company. The breach may have exposed the personal information of roughly 850,000 people, including customers and individuals who requested insurance quotes.

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What Globe Life Reported

According to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Globe Life became aware of the incident after a cybercriminal attempted to extort the company, threatening to release stolen data unless a ransom was paid. Globe Life later confirmed that information was likely removed from databases maintained by certain independent agency owners.

Originally, the company estimated that around 5,000 individuals were affected. However, after continuing its investigation, Globe Life determined that personal information belonging to an additional 850,000 people had been stored in the same compromised databases. It has not confirmed whether all of that data was taken, but the insurer chose to notify those individuals out of caution.

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Information Potentially Exposed

Data that may have been accessed includes:

• Names
• Home addresses
• Dates of birth
• Social Security numbers
• Email addresses and phone numbers
• Health information
• Insurance policy details

The company said that banking information, credit card data, and other direct financial account information were not involved.

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Extortion Without System Shutdown

Globe Life reported that the extortion attempt did not involve ransomware and did not disrupt business operations. The insurer has notified regulators and law enforcement and is seeking reimbursement from its own cyber insurance policies for costs related to the breach.

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Free Credit Monitoring

Globe Life has begun notifying affected individuals and is offering complimentary credit monitoring services to those whose data may have been involved.

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How We Can Help

If you received a notice that your personal information may have been part of the Globe Life data breach, you may be entitled to compensation. Victims of data theft often face long-term risks, including identity fraud, unauthorized accounts, medical identity theft, and ongoing misuse of personal information.

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Pittman, Dutton, Hellums, Bradley & Mann, P.C. represents individuals nationwide whose private data was compromised due to corporate negligence. You may qualify to recover damages for:

• Time spent dealing with the breach
• Identity theft protection and credit monitoring
• Financial losses or fraudulent charges
• Emotional distress and privacy violations

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Contact Us

If you were notified by Globe Life, contact our team for a free and confidential consultation.
Call (205) 322-8880 or submit our secure online form to learn your legal options.

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Your private data should have been protected. If Globe Life failed to safeguard it, we are ready to help you hold them accountable.

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