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Debt Collection Disaster: FBCS Data Breach Balloons to 4.2 Million Victims
The data breach at Financial Business and Consumer Solutions (FBCS) has affected over 4.2 million individuals, up from the initially reported 1.9 million. Sensitive data including social security numbers and birth dates were compromised. FBCS offers two years of free credit monitoring to those impacted.
Hot Take:
Looks like the debt collectors at FBCS just got a taste of their own medicine, but instead of cash, the hackers collected data – and lots of it. With over 4.2 million victims now, it’s safe to say their IT department is going to need more than just a band-aid to fix this boo-boo!
Key Points:
- FBCS data breach initially reported to affect 1.9 million, now escalated to 4.2 million victims.
- Cyberattack occurred in late February 2024, compromising sensitive personal data including SSNs and driver’s license numbers.
- FBCS provides two years of free credit and identity theft monitoring via CyEx to affected individuals.
- No hacking group has claimed responsibility, and the stolen data hasn’t appeared on the dark web yet.
- Potential risks for victims include phishing, identity theft, and ransomware attacks.
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