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business5 days ago•3 min saved

Krispy Kreme data breach settlement: claim window narrows, potential payouts up to $3,500

Krispy Kreme’s 2024 data breach victims have a closing window to file claims from a class-action settlement. Those with documented losses could receive up to $3,500, while claims without documentation are estimated at about $75. Exclusions by June 6, 2026 and claims postmarked by June 22, 2026. About 161,000 people were affected, and one year of credit monitoring is provided to all victims regardless of filing.

via FOX 5 Atlanta|

#business #claim-deadline #credit-monitoring

cybersecurity2 years ago•3 min saved

"Louisiana OMV Provides Free Credit Monitoring and Identity Theft Protection After Data Breach"

Louisiana residents affected by the Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) data breach are being offered a free year of credit monitoring and identity theft protection. The breach impacted individuals who applied or were issued a Louisiana driver's license, identification card, or vehicle registration. The compromised information included personal details such as name, address, Social Security number, and driver's license information. The OMV is notifying affected individuals and providing resources to monitor for fraud or unauthorized activity.

via WDSU New Orleans|

#credit-monitoring #cybersecurity #identity-theft-protection

cybersecurity2 years ago•1 min saved

"Multiple Healthcare Providers Experience Data Breaches Affecting Patient Information"

CoxHealth, a healthcare provider, has disclosed a significant data breach that may have impacted over 203,000 patients through a third-party vendor, IntelliHartx LLC (ITx). The hackers targeted ITx's file transfer software, compromising sensitive patient information, including names, addresses, dates of birth, and social security numbers. ITx is offering free credit monitoring services for one year to affected individuals through Experian Identity Works. Experts advise individuals to be wary of any phone calls or texts and assume their data has been breached somewhere.

via KY3|

#coxhealth #credit-monitoring #cybersecurity

cybersecurity2 years ago•1 min saved

Protecting Yourself After the Oregon DMV Hack

The Oregon DMV was hacked two weeks ago, and officials determined four days ago that the breach extended to most Oregonians’ driver license or ID records. DMV officials offered guidance to people who might be affected, including requesting a free credit report, checking for any unrecognized transactions or accounts, and freezing credit files with the three credit monitoring agencies. The hack was blamed on an international network.

via OregonLive|

#credit-monitoring #credit-report #cybersecurity