PeopleConnect, a human resources software company, recently announced that it experienced a data breach that affected up to 2 million individuals. The breach occurred on June 4, 2023, and affected customers who used PeopleConnect's services between 2011 and 2019.
The information that was compromised includes names, email addresses, phone numbers, hashed passwords, and old password reset tokens. PeopleConnect has not confirmed whether any of the information was actually used by unauthorized individuals.
PeopleConnect is offering affected customers one year of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection. The company is also recommending that customers change their PeopleConnect passwords and enable two-factor authentication.
Facts about the PeopleConnect Data Breach
The breach affected up to 2 million individuals.
The breach occurred on June 4, 2023.
The information that was compromised includes names, email addresses, phone numbers, hashed passwords, and old password reset tokens.
PeopleConnect has not confirmed whether any of the information was actually used by unauthorized individuals.
PeopleConnect is offering affected customers one year of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection.
PeopleConnect is also recommending that customers change their PeopleConnect passwords and enable two-factor authentication.
How to protect yourself from the PeopleConnect Data Breach
If you are an affected customer, you should place a fraud alert on your credit report. This will make it more difficult for someone to open new accounts in your name. You can place a fraud alert by contacting one of the three major credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian, or TransUnion.
You should also monitor your credit report for unauthorized activity. You can get a free copy of your credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus once per year at annualcreditreport.com.
You should use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication for all of your online accounts.
You should be careful about what personal information you share online. Only share your personal information with websites and companies that you trust
What can PeopleConnect do to prevent future data breaches?
PeopleConnect has said that it is taking steps to prevent future data breaches. These steps include:
Investing in new security technology.
Improving its data security practices.
Working with law enforcement to investigate the breach.
PeopleConnect has also said that it is committed to providing affected customers with support and assistance.
Conclusion
The PeopleConnect data breach is a serious security incident that has affected millions of individuals. It is important for affected individuals to take steps to protect themselves from the breach and to prevent future data breaches.
