Phil Smith Automotive Group Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (August 1, 2025) – The law firm of Federman & Sherwood announces it is investigating a data security incident involving Phil Smith Automotive Group, as disclosed in a filing submitted to the Attorney General of Maine on July 31, 2025.
According to the filing, Phil Smith Automotive Group experienced a ransomware attack in early February 2025, which resulted in unauthorized access to its information technology systems. The breach investigation revealed that sensitive personal information—including names and Social Security numbers—of at least six Maine residents may have been accessed without authorization.
Following detection of the suspicious activity, Phil Smith took immediate action to secure its systems, notified federal law enforcement including the FBI, and retained independent cybersecurity specialists to assist in the investigation and remediation process.
To support potentially impacted individuals, the company is offering two years of complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services through Cyberscout, a TransUnion company.
Federman & Sherwood is actively investigating the incident to determine the full scope of the breach, whether proper safeguards were in place, and whether affected individuals may be entitled to legal remedies. If you were notified by Phil Smith Automotive Group, or believe your personal data may have been compromised, you are encouraged to contact the firm to learn about your rights.
The exposed information potentially included:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number
- Other sensitive information
What is Phil Smith Automotive Group?
Phil Smith Automotive Group is a car dealership that sells and services vehicles from various brands.
For additional information or a free consultation, please contact:
FEDERMAN & SHERWOOD
Phone: (405) 235-1560
Email : info@federmanlaw.com
Website : www.federmanlaw.com