Texas Testing Turmoil: 750,000 Personal Records Breached in Data Debacle
TADTS, formerly Texas Alcohol and Drug Testing Service, faced a July 2024 data breach, affecting 748,763 people. The breach exposed personal data, from Social Security numbers to email passwords. Despite the chaos, TADTS didn’t offer free identity theft protection but did change their passwords. BianLian ransomware claimed responsibility, adding a twist to this Texas-sized data drama.
Hot Take:
Oh, TADTS, it seems you might need to add “identity crisis” to your list of testing services. Who knew the BianLian ransomware group wanted to moonlight as a data collector? Next up on their to-do list: winning the award for ‘Most Unwanted Digital Scrapbook’. Meanwhile, 750,000 people are left wondering if their Social Security numbers are now the new hot ticket item on the dark web. Better luck next time, TADTS!
Key Points:
- The Texas-based TADTS experienced a data breach in July 2024, affecting approximately 750,000 individuals.
- The breach exposed a smorgasbord of personal data, including Social Security numbers and biometric information.
- The BianLian ransomware group claimed responsibility for the breach, boasting about swiping 218 gigabytes of data.
- TADTS has not observed any reports of fraud or identity theft but advises vigilance among those affected.
- Despite the breach, TADTS is not offering free identity theft protection services to victims.