Maxxis International USA data breach
Incident readout
- Company
- Maxxis International USA
- Reported to
- Indiana Attorney General
- Filed
- April 21, 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
Maxxis International USA is a prominent global manufacturer and distributor of automotive, light truck, and specialty tires. As a large-scale retailer and supply chain entity, the company typically collects and maintains sensitive information including customer purchase histories, payment card details, shipping addresses, and employee personnel records. In 2025, Maxxis International USA officially reported a data security incident to the Indiana Attorney General, confirming that unauthorized parties may have accessed their systems. If you have received a formal data breach notification letter from the company, it indicates that your personal information was likely stored within their network at the time of the incident. This notice is intended to provide transparency regarding the exposure and outline the protective measures currently being offered to those impacted.
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After the Maxxis International USA incident: what to do and your options
- What should I do after getting the Maxxis International USA 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 Maxxis International USA offer free credit monitoring?
- Any free monitoring Maxxis International USA is offering will be described in the notice you received, along with an activation code and a sign-up deadline. Signing up doesn't waive any legal rights you may have.
- Can I sue Maxxis International USA over the data breach?
- It depends on what was exposed, the law in Indiana 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 Maxxis International USA 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 Maxxis International USA 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 Maxxis International USA. 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 Maxxis International USA data breach letter legit or a scam?
- A notice from Maxxis International USA in the mail matches the breach Maxxis International USA reported to the Indiana Attorney General on April 21, 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 Maxxis International USA through a phone number or website you find yourself.
- How much could a Maxxis International USA data breach settlement or claim be worth?
- There is no set amount, and no Maxxis International USA 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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