In February 2023, Trident Maritime Systems LLC suffered a targeted cyberattack that compromised sensitive personal data, including names, Social Security numbers, and dates of birth of individuals in the U.S. The breach resulted from inadequate security measures, leading to unauthorized access to files. A class action lawsuit was filed, alleging negligence in protecting the data. Trident agreed to a $210,000 settlement, offering affected individuals reimbursement for documented losses (up to $5,000), compensation for lost time (up to $75), or an alternative cash payment (expected $100). Additionally, victims were provided three years of credit monitoring, including identity theft insurance and dark web scanning. The breach exposed customers to potential identity theft and financial fraud, with the company denying wrongdoing but settling to avoid litigation risks. The incident underscored vulnerabilities in Trident’s data protection protocols, leading to financial and reputational consequences.
Source: https://www.claimdepot.com/settlements/trident-data-breach
TPRM report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/trident-maritime-systems-llc
"id": "tri2693126092425",
"linkid": "trident-maritime-systems-llc",
"type": "Cyber Attack",
"date": "2/2023",
"severity": "85",
"impact": "4",
"explanation": "Attack with significant impact with customers data leaks"{'affected_entities': [{'customers_affected': 'All individuals in the U.S. '
'whose private information was '
'compromised (Feb. 1-10, 2023)',
'industry': 'Maritime Systems',
'name': 'Trident Maritime Systems LLC',
'type': 'Private Company'}],
'customer_advisories': ['Eligibility for credit monitoring (3 years) and cash '
'payments (up to $5,000 for documented losses or $100 '
'alternative payment)',
'Claim deadline: Nov. 26, 2025'],
'data_breach': {'data_exfiltration': 'Yes (unauthorized access to files)',
'personally_identifiable_information': ['Names',
'Social Security '
'numbers',
'Dates of birth'],
'sensitivity_of_data': 'High (includes SSNs and dates of '
'birth)',
'type_of_data_compromised': ['Personally Identifiable '
'Information (PII)']},
'date_detected': '2023-02-01',
'description': 'A cyberattack on Trident Maritime Systems LLC in early '
'February 2023 resulted in unauthorized access to files '
'containing sensitive personal information, including names, '
'Social Security numbers, and dates of birth. The company '
'agreed to a $210,000 class action settlement to resolve '
'allegations of inadequate data protection.',
'impact': {'brand_reputation_impact': 'Class action lawsuit and settlement '
'indicate reputational damage',
'data_compromised': ['Names',
'Social Security numbers',
'Dates of birth'],
'financial_loss': {'attorneys_costs': 'Up to $5,000',
'attorneys_fees': 'Up to $70,000',
'claimant_payouts': {'alternative_cash_payment': '$100 '
'(estimated, '
'may '
'vary)',
'documented_losses': 'Up '
'to '
'$5,000 '
'per '
'claimant',
'lost_time': 'Up to $75 (3 '
'hours at '
'$25/hour)'},
'credit_monitoring_costs': 'Determined by '
'number of valid '
'claims',
'service_award': 'Up to $1,500',
'settlement_fund': '$210,000'},
'identity_theft_risk': 'High (PII including SSNs exposed)',
'legal_liabilities': '$210,000 settlement fund',
'systems_affected': ['Computer systems containing personal '
'information files']},
'investigation_status': 'Settled (class action lawsuit resolved; final '
'approval hearing scheduled for Dec. 12, 2025)',
'post_incident_analysis': {'corrective_actions': ['Settlement agreement '
'including financial '
'compensation and credit '
'monitoring for affected '
'individuals'],
'root_causes': ['Alleged failure to adequately '
'secure files containing sensitive '
'data']},
'references': [{'source': 'Class Action Settlement Notice'},
{'source': 'Settlement Administrator Contact',
'url': 'mailto:info@TridentDataBreach.com'},
{'source': 'Settlement Claim Form'}],
'regulatory_compliance': {'legal_actions': ['Class action lawsuit settled for '
'$210,000']},
'response': {'communication_strategy': ['Settlement notices to affected '
'individuals',
'Public settlement website and claim '
'process'],
'remediation_measures': ['Class action settlement ($210,000)',
'Credit monitoring services (3 years) '
'with $1M identity theft insurance']},
'stakeholder_advisories': ['Settlement notices sent to affected individuals',
'Public claim filing instructions provided'],
'title': 'Trident Maritime Systems LLC Data Breach (February 2023)',
'type': ['Data Breach', 'Cyberattack']}