On or about December 28, 2023, Alpha Omega Winery reported a cybersecurity incident (the “Data Breach”) involving a ransomware attack that resulted in unauthorized access to sensitive personal information. The breach occurred between December 27 and December 28, 2023, and was confirmed through a third-party forensic investigation. Alpha Omega Winery engaged national cybersecurity specialists to investigate and mitigate the impact of the incident.
Founded in 2006, Alpha Omega Winery is a premium winery located in St. Helena, California, known for producing high-quality wines in Napa Valley.
Alpha Omega Winery sent data breach notification letters to those affected and offered 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring services through TransUnion and Cyberscout. If you received a Data Breach notification letter from Alpha Omega Winery, it confirms that your information was potentially impacted.
What information is involved in the Alpha Omega Winery Data Breach?
Compromised information may include:
Name
Date of Birth
Social Security Number
Driver’s License or State ID Number
Passport Number
Other Government Identification Number
Health Insurance Policy Number
Medical Information
Your Personally Identifiable Information (PII) includes details that can be used to identify you. Organizations are legally obligated to safeguard this data, and failure to do so can result in statutory fines and other legal consequences. If PII is stolen, it may be exploited by criminals to commit identity fraud.
A specific category of PII is Protected Health Information (PHI), which pertains to personal medical data. PHI is safeguarded under both federal and state regulations. Entities such as healthcare providers and businesses that manage PHI must ensure its security. Just like PII, compromised PHI can be misused by identity thieves, and it’s common for cybercriminals to use both types of information together.
If your data has been exposed in a breach, one of the most effective steps you can take is to enroll in credit and identity monitoring services promptly.
Residents of California benefit from additional privacy protections under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which grants enhanced rights regarding personal data. Additionally, residents benefit from medical privacy protections under the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA).
If you received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH letter from Alpha Omega Winery, your personal, financial, and/or medical information may be at risk. This type of data can be exploited by identity thieves to commit fraud and other crimes.
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