Decisely and MetLife data breach
Incident readout
- Company
- Decisely and MetLife
- Reported to
- New Hampshire Attorney General
- Filed
- October 7, 2025
- People affected
- Not stated in the filing
- Incident type in filing
- Not stated
- Our review
- Investigation Open
Was this a ransomware attack?
The filing does not say ransomware was involved. We do not label an incident ransomware unless the company’s report says so. Whatever the cause, the steps to protect yourself and the legal question are the same.
What we know
Decisely and MetLife operate as entities within the insurance and employee benefits administration sector, managing sensitive human resources and coverage data for numerous organizations. These companies typically collect and store highly sensitive personal information, including government identification numbers, payroll details, and comprehensive health insurance policy information required to manage employee benefits. This security incident was officially reported to the New Hampshire Attorney General in 2025, confirming that unauthorized access occurred within their systems. If you received a data breach notification letter, it indicates that your personal information was stored within their environment and may have been compromised. We are currently analyzing the scope of this event to determine how this exposure impacts your privacy and financial security.
See every breach reported in New Hampshire or read what to do after a ransomware attack.
After the Decisely and MetLife incident: what to do and your options
- What should I do after getting the Decisely and MetLife 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.
- Did Decisely and MetLife offer free credit monitoring?
- Check your letter from Decisely and MetLife. If free credit or identity monitoring is offered, the enrollment code and deadline are printed in the notice itself. Signing up doesn't waive any legal rights you may have.
- Can I sue Decisely and MetLife over the data breach?
- It depends on what was exposed, the law in New Hampshire 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.
- Do I need a Decisely and MetLife data breach lawyer or attorney?
- Whether the company's systems were encrypted by ransomware or data was simply taken, the legal question is the same: did it protect your information the way the law requires? An attorney can review your notice for free, and these cases are usually handled on contingency.
- Is there a Decisely and MetLife 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 Decisely and MetLife. 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.
- Is the Decisely and MetLife data breach letter legit or a scam?
- A notice from Decisely and MetLife in the mail matches the breach Decisely and MetLife reported to the New Hampshire Attorney General on October 7, 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 Decisely and MetLife through a phone number or website you find yourself.
- How much could a Decisely and MetLife data breach settlement or claim be worth?
- There is no set amount, and no Decisely and MetLife 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.
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