June 4, 2024 at 11:44AM
Debt collection agency FBCS reports a data breach affecting over 3.2 million people, including compromised personal information like SSN, date of birth, and account details. Notice recipients will receive instructions for free credit monitoring and are advised to be wary of potential risks. FBCS assures stronger security measures moving forward. No details about the attack’s nature have been disclosed.
From the meeting notes:
– Debt collection agency Financial Business and Consumer Solutions (FBCS) reported a data breach impacting over 3.2 million people.
– The breach compromised sensitive personal information such as full name, Social Security Number (SSN), date of birth, account information, and driver’s license number or ID card.
– FBCS submitted a supplemental notice to the Office of the Maine AG, updating the total number of affected persons.
– New data breach notifications have been sent out with a three-month delay, informing affected individuals of the risks and necessary actions, and offering free credit monitoring and identity restoration services.
– Those impacted are advised to be cautious and monitor their bank accounts closely.
– FBCS claims to have strengthened its security measures to prevent future breaches.
Additionally, FBCS has not disclosed the nature of the cybersecurity incident, and no ransomware or data extortion groups have claimed responsibility for the attack.