An insurance agency in the US is warning thousands of Americans that their information is at risk after an internet hack.
In a report sent to the Maine Attorney General, Nevada-based TransGlobal Insurance Agency he says customer information is at risk following the February 18th cyberattack.
An investigation revealed that the exposed data may have included personal information such as name, address, Social Security number, driver’s license number and date of birth.
The filing shows that 71,597 people were affected by the incident, including 78 Maine residents.
“While we are not aware of any misuse of your personal information, we are providing this information to inform you of what has happened and to advise you on the steps you can take to protect against theft and fraud, if you feel it is necessary to do so.”
The security breach was discovered on February 24th.
“Upon learning of this incident, we launched an extensive investigation to determine the extent of the incident and identify those who may have been affected. This included working with our information technology team and coordinating with third-party legal experts to ensure that the incident did not lead to personal information and taking steps to ensure the integrity of our information systems.
We also worked with third-party experts to identify potential vulnerabilities. We also reported the matter to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to assist us in our investigation.”
The company is offering victims a free audit and fraud investigation for one year.
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