Avfuel Corporation recently reported a data breach to the Attorney General of Vermont, indicating that sensitive personal information in its systems may have been accessed and acquired. The company discovered unusual activity on January 24, 2024, which disrupted access to certain systems. Following this discovery, Avfuel launched an investigation to determine the extent of the breach and identify the individuals potentially affected.
The investigation revealed that sensitive personal information might have been viewed or stolen by an unauthorized actor. By August 7, 2024, Avfuel completed a review of the impacted data but has not publicly disclosed the exact types of personal information exposed. However, according to state reporting guidelines, “personal information” may include details such as names, Social Security numbers, government-issued ID numbers, biometric data, genetic information, and health records.
In response to the incident, Avfuel began mailing data breach notification letters to the affected individuals, offering them credit monitoring services and a detailed account of the information potentially compromised. The company is working to ensure that those impacted can take precautionary steps to protect their sensitive data.
Avfuel Corporation, based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has been a prominent aviation fuel and service company since 1973. The company serves a wide range of aviation customers, including airlines, corporate flight departments, and military operations, with a global network spanning over 3,500 locations.
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