Data Breach Debacle: 260,000+ Chemonics Clients in Identity Limbo
Chemonics International has revealed a data breach affecting over 260,000 individuals, leaving personal information exposed for nearly a year. The breach, discovered in December 2023, included sensitive data such as Social Security numbers and biometric details. Chemonics is offering 24 months of free identity protection to those impacted.
Hot Take:
Chemonics International’s “Year of the Breach” saga finally gets a public debut, featuring a cast of over 260,000 unwitting data extras. Who knew international development could be so… compromising?
Key Points:
- Chemonics International is notifying over 260,000 individuals of a data breach that occurred last year.
- The breach involved personal information, including Social Security numbers and financial data.
- Attackers accessed the system from May 2023 to January 2024, with the breach discovered on December 15, 2023.
- Chemonics has enhanced its security measures and offers affected individuals free identity protection services.
- The breach was reported to the Maine Attorney General’s Office, affecting 263,136 people.
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