On May 4, 2024, Peregrine Group discovered a data breach involving the unauthorized access of sensitive personal information within its systems. The breach, which occurred between May 1 and May 3, 2024, involved an unauthorized third party accessing and potentially acquiring personal data. The breach notification, sent out on July 12, 2024, informed affected individuals about the exposure of their data, including names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, government-issued IDs, and financial information.
The investigation into the breach revealed that the unauthorized access was significant, impacting various types of personal identifiable information. Peregrine Group took immediate action by notifying all potentially affected individuals and has since been working to address the incident. The company’s response includes reviewing the compromised data to determine the full scope of the exposure and providing affected individuals with information on how to protect themselves.
Peregrine Group, LLC, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a management company that supports entities such as Peregrine Petroleum and Peregrine Investments. Peregrine Petroleum focuses on oil and gas exploration and production, while Peregrine Investments invests in innovative and growing companies. The breach underscores the importance of data security within companies that manage sensitive information.
The breach has prompted Peregrine Group to enhance its security measures and provide resources for those impacted. The company continues to work on mitigating the effects of the breach and ensuring that such incidents are prevented in the future.
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