In 2024, The Pension Specialist suffered a data breach, confirming a breach date of February 18, 2024. The incident was reported via a state regulator.
The breach involved the exposure of Social Security Numbers (SSNs) and participant data for over 71,000 individuals. The specific states affected were not disclosed, and the exact count of individuals impacted in each state remains unclear.
While details about consumer notification and regulatory reporting dates are not publicly available, judicial records indicate that there is an open litigation related to a pension trust that may be linked to this incident. More information may emerge as investigations proceed.