Smart ERP Solutions, Inc.; McLane Co., Inc.; United Airlines, Inc. data breach
Incident readout
- Company
- Smart ERP Solutions, Inc.; McLane Co., Inc.; United Airlines, Inc.
- Reported to
- Maryland Attorney General
- Filed
- March 11, 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
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.
See every breach reported in Maryland or read what to do after a ransomware attack.
After the Smart ERP Solutions, Inc.; McLane Co., Inc.; United Airlines, Inc. incident: what to do and your options
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Do I need a Smart ERP Solutions, Inc.; McLane Co., Inc.; United Airlines, Inc. 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 breaches reported in Maryland
- St. Joseph College of MaineMaryland Attorney General · Filed March 21, 2025Count not stated
- 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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