Atlanta Mission recently informed individuals about a data security event that might affect their personal information. On July 5, 2023, suspicious activity was detected within their network, leading to an investigation. This probe revealed that an unauthorized actor accessed the system between May 16, 2023, and July 2, 2023, potentially acquiring sensitive data.
The review concluded on June 28, 2024, identified that some personal data, including names, was part of the breached information. Although there is no evidence of misuse of this information, Atlanta Mission is taking the situation seriously and has implemented additional security measures to prevent future incidents.
In response, Atlanta Mission has reported the breach to law enforcement and relevant regulators. They are also offering complimentary credit monitoring services through IDX, though individuals must enroll themselves. Detailed instructions for enrollment are provided.
To protect themselves, individuals are encouraged to monitor their accounts for suspicious activity and review their credit reports regularly. The organization has also included steps for additional protection and guidance on what actions to take in case of identity theft.
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