Question 1

What happened in the Macmillan and its affiliates (“Macmillan”) data breach?

Accepted Answer

Macmillan and its affiliates (“Macmillan”) experienced a ransomware breach that occurred on Invalid Date. The breach was discovered on June 25, 2022 and publicly disclosed on June 16, 2022.

Question 2

What data was exposed in the Macmillan and its affiliates (“Macmillan”) breach?

Accepted Answer

The following types of data were exposed: Names, Dates of Birth, Addresses, Email Addresses, Phone Numbers.

Question 3

What should I do if I was affected by the Macmillan and its affiliates (“Macmillan”) 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 Macmillan and its affiliates (“Macmillan”), and be cautious of phishing attempts that may reference this breach.

Macmillan and its affiliates (“Macmillan”) Data Breach

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