Where does the American Trust Company case file come from?

Every entry is taken from the breach report American Trust Company lodged with the Indiana Attorney General. Nothing here is estimated.

Why do the incident date and the report date differ?

Companies usually investigate before they report. The gap between the two dates shows how long that took.

What does the records-affected figure count?

It is the number the company gave the state. It can cover residents of that state only, so the national total may be higher.

Does this case file change over time?

Yes. When a company files an update or a new state publishes its copy of the report, the dates and counts here are refreshed.

Case file

Case File: American Trust Company Data Breach

This file collects the dated facts on record for the American Trust Company incident. The state report is dated January 2, 2025. The incident itself is dated August 8, 2024.

Timeline

147 days separate the incident date from the date it was reported.

August 8, 2024Incident dateWhen the filing says the breach took place.
January 2, 2025Report filed in IndianaDate the notice was lodged with the Indiana Attorney General.

Case facts

Filing state: Indiana
Date reported: January 2, 2025
Incident date: August 8, 2024
Receiving office: Indiana Attorney General

Case notes

American Trust Company, operating in Indiana, has reported a data security incident to regulatory bodies. The breach event itself took place on August 8, 2024, with the company formally filing details on January 2, 2025, concerning the unauthorized access to its systems.

The nature of the breach remains unspecified in the public filings, but it involved unauthorized access to the company's network. This incident may have led to the exposure of personal information maintained by American Trust Company.

As of the filing date, American Trust Company is investigating the full scope and impact of the incident. This information is based on public disclosures made to regulators.

Individuals who received notifications from American Trust Company are advised to remain vigilant. It is recommended to monitor financial statements and credit reports for any suspicious activity and to be wary of unsolicited communications requesting personal details. Consider enabling multi-factor authentication on all online accounts where available.

Questions about this case file

Where does the American Trust Company case file come from?: Every entry is taken from the breach report American Trust Company lodged with the Indiana Attorney General. Nothing here is estimated.
Why do the incident date and the report date differ?: Companies usually investigate before they report. The gap between the two dates shows how long that took.
What does the records-affected figure count?: It is the number the company gave the state. It can cover residents of that state only, so the national total may be higher.
Does this case file change over time?: Yes. When a company files an update or a new state publishes its copy of the report, the dates and counts here are refreshed.

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Filing source: Indiana Attorney General

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