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iii. To Freeze or Not to Freeze, That is the Question! by George Skidis
In 2024, several significant data breaches have impacted a variety of industries across the United States. We believe that our readers need to place a freeze on their credit with all three credit bureaus listed below. In addition run a current credit report to look for illegal activity on their accounts.
Here are some of the most notable incidents in the first half of 2024:
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AT&T: This telecommunications giant experienced a breach affecting around 73 million individuals. Sensitive information such as social security numbers, account numbers, and pass codes were compromised. The breach, which included data from as early as 2019, was discovered in March 2024.
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MOVEit: A massive breach occurred with the MOVEit managed file transfer application, leading to the exposure of data for 77 million individuals. This breach affected a wide range of U.S. entities, including government agencies and educational institutions, and was linked to the CLOP ransomware gang.
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Ticketmaster: In May 2024, over 560 million customer records were exposed in a significant breach. The stolen data included payment information, order history, and personal details. This incident has drawn significant attention due to the large scale of the data compromised.
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Dell: In May 2024, Dell was targeted in a cyberattack that compromised the data of 49 million customers. The breach was facilitated throug ... Read More… |