NY Business Council discloses data breach affecting 47,000 people
What’s new: The Business Council of New York State (BCNYS) disclosed a data breach affecting over 47,000 individuals, where attackers accessed personal, financial, and health information between February 24 and February 25, 2023. The breach was detected on August 4, 2023, and BCNYS is notifying affected individuals.
Who’s affected
Approximately 47,329 individuals had their personal information compromised, including full names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, financial account details, and health information.
What to do
- Monitor account statements for identity theft attempts.
- Review free credit reports for suspicious activity.
- Utilize the free credit monitoring memberships offered by BCNYS for those affected.
