Were You Notified About the Brightstar Global Solutions Data Breach? Here’s What to Do

Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation, headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, provides technology and services in the gaming and lottery sector. As part of its business, the company collects and stores sensitive information from customers and employees.

On November 17, 2024, Brightstar experienced an external system breach that exposed sensitive personal information. The incident was discovered the same day, but consumer notification letters were not mailed until October 3, 2025. In total, 103,879 individuals were affected.

Is Your Personal Information at Risk?

Brightstar confirmed that the breach exposed names and personal identifiers, along with other sensitive details. While that may sound basic, this type of data is exactly what criminals need to cause lasting harm. Once stolen, personal information can be pieced together with other records to create a full profile of you, and then exploited for financial gain.

The risks include:

1. Fraudulent financial activity such as unauthorized charges or withdrawals

2. Opening new accounts in your name including credit cards, loans, or even utility accounts

3. Identity theft that may impact your credit history, financial stability, and future borrowing ability

One of the most concerning aspects of data breaches is timing. Stolen information may not be used right away. Instead, it can sit on the dark web for months or years before being sold or misused. That means even if you haven’t noticed suspicious activity yet, the danger isn’t over. Staying vigilant is critical to protecting yourself now and in the future.

What Brightstar is Offering Victims

On October 3, 2025, Brightstar began mailing notification letters to individuals whose information was involved in the breach. Along with the notice, the company is providing 24 months of free identity protection services through Kroll. The protection package includes:

1. Continuous credit monitoring that tracks changes to your credit reports and alerts you to new accounts or inquiries made in your name

2. Fraud support and identity theft protection 

3. Identity restoration assistance with experts who can help repair your credit and resolve fraudulent accounts if your identity is misused

4. Two full years of alerts and proactive support 

While these services cannot erase the risk created by the breach, enrolling can help you catch problems early and get professional help if your information is ever misused.

What You Can Do to Protect Yourself

If you received a letter about the Brightstar breach, it is important to act quickly and take steps to reduce your risk:

1. Enroll in the free Kroll services right away. These protections are being offered at no cost, but you must sign up to take advantage of them. The sooner you enroll, the sooner monitoring and alerts begin working for you.

2. Watch your financial accounts closely. Review your bank statements, credit card bills, and online payment accounts for charges or transactions you do not recognize (including seemingly minor ones).

3. Check your credit reports regularly. Look for accounts you did not open, inquiries you did not authorize, or other unusual changes that could signal fraud.

4. Be cautious with emails and phone calls. Never share sensitive information with someone who contacts you unexpectedly.

5. Report suspicious activity immediately. If you notice anything unusual, contact your bank, credit card company, or credit bureaus right away.

How Almeida Law Group Supports Victims

At Almeida Law Group, we understand that being caught in a data breach is more than just an inconvenience — it can create lasting financial worries, disrupt your daily life, and cause real stress. Our team of experienced data breach attorneys focuses on helping victims who need legal guidance. If you were notified about the Brightstar Global Solutions breach, you don’t have to navigate this process alone. Contact our data security lawyers today to learn more.