About The Lewis Group
The Lewis Group, a commercial entity located in Royersford, PA, experienced a data breach affecting 1,246 individuals, including one resident of Maine. The breach involved unauthorized access to external systems via hacking, leading to the compromise of personal information such as names and driver’s license numbers. The breach occurred on August 30, 2024, and was discovered on September 18, 2024.
What Happened
On September 18, 2024, Lewis Group became aware of suspicious activity in an employee’s email account. Lewis Group promptly launched an investigation to determine the nature and scope of the event. The investigation determined that an unauthorized actor gained access to two employee email accounts between August 30 and September 18, 2024. Lewis Group subsequently conducted a comprehensive review of the impacted email accounts to determine what data was potentially accessible and to whom the information relates. Lewis Group then took steps to obtain additional address information to notify those affected. The information that could have been subject to unauthorized access includes name and Driver’s license number.
The breach involved unauthorized access to employee email accounts, affecting 1,246 individuals. It was discovered on September 18, 2024, with unauthorized access occurring between August 30 and September 18, 2024.
Next Steps
Affected users should remain vigilant for any signs of identity theft or fraud. The Lewis Group advises individuals to report any suspicious activity to their credit card companies or banks. Additionally, users are encouraged to place fraud alerts and security freezes on their credit files and to regularly review account statements and free credit reports for any irregularities.
Identity Theft Protection Services
The Lewis Group is offering impacted individuals 12 months of credit monitoring and restoration services through Experian at no cost. These services are designed to help detect any potential misuse of personal information and assist in the recovery process in the event of identity theft. Individuals are also provided with guidance on protecting against identity theft and fraud, including contact information for consumer reporting agencies and instructions on obtaining free credit reports.