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Smart ERP Solutions, Inc.; McLane Co., Inc.; United Airlines, Inc. data breach investigation
- Filed
- March 11, 2025
- Regulator
- Maryland AG
- People affected
- Not stated
- File status
- Investigation Open
What the filing confirms
- Smart ERP Solutions, Inc.; McLane Co., Inc.; United Airlines, Inc. reported the incident to the Maryland Attorney General.
Still unknown
- Which categories of personal information were taken. The filing does not list them.
- How many people were affected. The filing does not give a number.
- What caused the incident beyond the description in the filing.
- How the attackers got in, and whether basic safeguards such as multi-factor sign-in were in place.
Investigation notes
Smart ERP Solutions, Inc., McLane Co., Inc., and United Airlines, Inc. operate as a diverse group of entities spanning enterprise software services, large-scale supply chain logistics, and global commercial aviation. These organizations typically manage vast amounts of sensitive information, including employee payroll records, customer contact details, government-issued identification for travel, and proprietary financial data. In 2025, these companies officially reported a data breach to the Maryland Attorney General, confirming that unauthorized parties may have accessed their internal systems. If you have received a formal data breach notification letter, it indicates that your personal information was likely stored within these systems at the time of the incident. This notice is intended to inform you of the event and provide guidance on the steps you should take to protect your identity.
What our attorneys examine
A cyberattack does not excuse a company from protecting the information it holds. We look at whether Smart ERP Solutions, Inc.; McLane Co., Inc.; United Airlines, Inc. used reasonable security, how long it kept the data, and how quickly it told the people affected. Those questions decide whether a class action or individual claim is possible. Read more on how ransomware lawsuits work, or browse other incident files in Maryland.
Smart ERP Solutions, Inc.; McLane Co., Inc.; United Airlines, Inc. data breach questions
- Is the Smart ERP Solutions, Inc.; McLane Co., Inc.; United Airlines, Inc. data breach letter legit or a scam?
- A notice from Smart ERP Solutions, Inc.; McLane Co., Inc.; United Airlines, Inc. in the mail matches the breach Smart ERP Solutions, Inc.; McLane Co., Inc.; United Airlines, Inc. reported to the Maryland Attorney General on March 11, 2025. Check that the company name and dates in your letter match that filing. A real notice of data security incident won't ask for your password, Social Security number or a payment — if it does, contact Smart ERP Solutions, Inc.; McLane Co., Inc.; United Airlines, Inc. through a phone number or website you find yourself.
- Did Smart ERP Solutions, Inc.; McLane Co., Inc.; United Airlines, Inc. offer free credit monitoring?
- Look for an enrollment code in your Smart ERP Solutions, Inc.; McLane Co., Inc.; United Airlines, Inc. notice. Companies that offer free credit monitoring after a breach usually include it there, with a deadline to activate. Using the free service won't stop you from joining a lawsuit or settlement later.
- Is there a Smart ERP Solutions, Inc.; McLane Co., Inc.; United Airlines, Inc. data breach class action lawsuit?
- Law firms often open an investigation after a breach notice like this one, and a class action lawsuit may follow. This page doesn't confirm that a lawsuit has been filed against Smart ERP Solutions, Inc.; McLane Co., Inc.; United Airlines, Inc.. You usually don't have to join a class action to be included — if a settlement is reached, class members are notified and can file a claim.
- What should I do after getting the Smart ERP Solutions, Inc.; McLane Co., Inc.; United Airlines, Inc. data breach notice?
- Keep the letter and the envelope, and note the date it arrived. Freeze your credit with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, change any passwords the notice mentions, and sign up for any free credit monitoring the letter offers. Then check whether you may have a claim.
- Do I need a Smart ERP Solutions, Inc.; McLane Co., Inc.; United Airlines, Inc. data breach lawyer or attorney?
- An attorney can read your notice and tell you whether a claim makes sense. A case review here is free, and data breach cases are usually handled on contingency, so there is no upfront cost.
- Can I sue Smart ERP Solutions, Inc.; McLane Co., Inc.; United Airlines, Inc. over the data breach?
- It depends on what was exposed, the law in Maryland and your own state, and whether you've been harmed. Most people take part through a class action rather than suing alone. Keep your notification letter — it's the proof that connects you to the breach.
- How much could a Smart ERP Solutions, Inc.; McLane Co., Inc.; United Airlines, Inc. data breach settlement or claim be worth?
- There is no set amount, and no Smart ERP Solutions, Inc.; McLane Co., Inc.; United Airlines, Inc. settlement is confirmed here. In past data breach settlements, payments depended on what data was exposed and on documented losses — fraud, out-of-pocket costs and time spent dealing with the breach. Keep receipts and records; they're what damages claims are built on.
Other open files in Maryland
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- St. Joseph College of MaineMD Attorney General · Filed March 21, 2025Count not stated
- St. Joseph College of MaineMaryland Attorney General · Filed March 21, 2025Count not stated
- Tokyo Electron U.S. Holdings, Inc.MD Attorney General · Filed March 20, 2025Count not stated
- VUC, Inc.Maryland Attorney General · Filed March 20, 2025Count not stated
- Open Door Capital, LLCMaryland Attorney General · Filed March 20, 2025Count not stated
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