Ashley Home Stores Operator, The Dufresne Spencer Group, Confirms Data Breach | Console and Associates, P.C.

On May 9, 2024, the Dufresne Spencer Group, LLC (“DSG”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Texas after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access the company’s IT network. In this notice, the Dufresne Spencer Group explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, Social Security numbers, financial account information, medical information, and driver’s license numbers. Upon completing its investigation, The Dufresne Spencer Group began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.

If you received a data breach notification from The Dufresne Spencer Group, LLC, it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, as well as discuss your legal options following the Dufresne Spencer Group data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.

What Caused the Data Breach Affecting the Dufresne Spencer Group?

The Dufresne Spencer Group data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, the Dufresne Spencer Group’s filing with the Attorney General of Texas provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, DSG recently learned that it was the victim of a cyberattack. In response, DSG secured its systems and then began working with third-party data security specialists to investigate the incident and determine whether any consumer information was compromised.

Ultimately, through this investigation, DSG confirmed that an unauthorized party was able to access its IT network between May 15, 2023 and June 5. 2023. During this time, the unauthorized party accessed files containing confidential consumer information.

After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, DSG reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name, Social Security number, financial account information, medical information, and driver’s license number.

On May 9, 2024, The Dufresne Spencer Group sent out data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident. These letters should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.

More Information About the Dufresne Spencer Group, LLC

The Dufresne Spencer Group, LLC is an operator of Ashley Home Stores and the largest Ashley licensee in the world. DSG owns and operates 166 Ashley retail stores, 21 distribution centers, and three corporate offices. The Dufresne Spencer Group employs more than 5,000 people and generates approximately $1.2 billion in annual revenue.