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Vector Security Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Vector Security, Inc. data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Vector Security, Inc.
Vector Security Inc. is a privately held electronic security company based in Warrendale, Pennsylvania. The company has been providing security and monitoring services for more than fifty years, serving both residential and commercial customers across the United States and Canada.
Vector Security has expanded its reach through a series of acquisitions over the decades, growing its customer base to nearly 400,000.
What was the December 2024 Data Breach?
On December 18, 2024, Vector Security discovered unauthorized activity in its information technology systems. The company took action to stop the intrusion, launched an investigation with cybersecurity specialists, and informed law enforcement.
Vector Security notified affected individuals by written letter on Aug. 1, 2025. According to the disclosure, the breach impacted 30,282 people in the United States, including 134 in Maine.
Information Types Exposed:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license or state-issued identification number
- Credit or debit card number with security/access code
- Tax identification number
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notification from Vector Security, it is important to know your rights and the steps you can take to protect yourself. First, Vector Security is offering affected individuals access to single bureau credit monitoring services at no charge for twelve months. These services include alerts for any changes to your credit file and proactive fraud assistance.
You have the right to:
- Review your credit reports for free every twelve months from each of the three major credit bureaus
- Place a fraud alert on your credit file, which tells creditors to verify your identity before opening new accounts
- Place a security freeze on your credit, preventing new accounts from being opened in your name without your permission
- File a police report if you experience identity theft
- Contact your state attorney general or the Federal Trade Commission for additional resources and support
If you choose to enroll in the offered credit monitoring, you must do so within ninety days of receiving the notification letter. You may also want to monitor your financial accounts and health insurance statements for suspicious activity.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was compromised in the Vector Security data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help people who have been affected understand their legal options and pursue claims for damages such as time spent addressing the breach, out-of-pocket expenses, or losses due to identity theft.
To find out if you qualify to join a lawsuit related to this breach, complete the below form. Lawyers are ready to review your information and help you take the next steps.
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