Diversified Benefit Services Insurance Marketing, Inc. Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
January 23, 2026– Federman & Sherwood is investigating a data breach involving Diversified Benefit Services Insurance Marketing, Inc. (“DBS”), following a notification filed with the California Attorney General.
According to the notification, DBS identified suspicious activity within its email environment on or about August 7, 2025. An investigation determined that an unauthorized actor gained access to DBS’s email system and may have downloaded certain emails and files. Following a comprehensive review, DBS determined that personal information belonging to certain individuals may have been impacted.
The information potentially involved includes individuals’ names, Social Security numbers, medical information, treatment information, health insurance information, and health insurance policy numbers. DBS reported that there is no evidence of misuse at this time and that affected individuals are being offered 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring and fraud assistance services through Cyberscout.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether Diversified Benefit Services Insurance Marketing, Inc. implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards, whether the unauthorized access could have been prevented, and whether affected individuals may have legal claims.
The compromised information may have included:
- Full name
- Social Security number
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Other sensitive information
What is Diversified Benefit Services Insurance Marketing, Inc.?
Diversified Benefit Services, Inc. is a third-party administrator that specializes in designing, enrolling, and administering employer-based benefit plans.
Individuals who received a data breach notification letter or believe they may have been affected are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood to learn more about their rights.
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