Question 1

What happened in the University of California data breach?

Accepted Answer

University of California experienced a vulnerability breach that occurred on December 24, 2020. The breach was discovered on March 29, 2021 and publicly disclosed on December 24, 2020.

Question 2

What data was exposed in the University of California breach?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

What should I do if I was affected by the University of California 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 University of California, and be cautious of phishing attempts that may reference this breach.

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