Question 1

What happened in the Avalara, Inc. data breach?

Accepted Answer

Avalara, Inc. experienced a third party breach that occurred on May 22, 2019. The breach was discovered on May 22, 2019 and publicly disclosed on May 22, 2019. The attack has been attributed to former employee of Compli, Inc..

Question 2

What data was exposed in the Avalara, Inc. breach?

Accepted Answer

The following types of data were exposed: Names, Social Security Numbers, drivers_license, Addresses, Email Addresses, Phone Numbers, Dates of Birth, Credit Card Numbers, medical, Financial Records.

Question 3

What should I do if I was affected by the Avalara, Inc. breach?

Accepted Answer

If you were affected, you should: monitor your accounts for suspicious activity, consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the major credit bureaus, watch for official notification letters from Avalara, Inc., and be cautious of phishing attempts that may reference this breach.

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