Rite Aid Ransomware Fiasco: 2.2 Million Customers’ Data Compromised
Rite Aid confirms a ransomware attack impacted 2.2 million people, with sensitive data stolen but no Social Security Numbers or financial information compromised. The company promises new security measures and offers affected individuals free credit monitoring and identity theft restoration services.
Hot Take:
Who knew that buying aspirin could lead to a headache of this magnitude? Rite Aid customers might need more than a pharmacy to soothe the pain of this data breach!
Key Points:
- Rite Aid suffered a ransomware attack affecting 2.2 million individuals.
- The breach was identified 12 hours after it occurred on June 6.
- Stolen data included names, addresses, dates of birth, and government-issued IDs.
- No financial information, Social Security Numbers, or patient data were compromised.
- Rite Aid is offering free credit monitoring and identity theft restoration services through Kroll.
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