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Comcast Data Breach Affects 237K Customers

October 7, 2024
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Comcast Data Breach Affects 237K Customers

A significant data breach has impacted the personal information of over 237,000 Comcast customers, linked to a security incident at the debt collection agency Financial Business and Consumer Solutions (FBCS). This breach is part of a broader incident that compromised the data of approximately 3.2 million Americans. While the breach occurred in February 2024, it was only publicly disclosed in late April, raising concerns about transparency and the timeline of notifications for affected individuals.

According to a notice released by Maine’s attorney general, the stolen data includes sensitive information such as customer names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, Comcast account numbers, and internal ID numbers used by FBCS. Comcast communicated the breach to its customers in August, which has since drawn scrutiny over the handling of the incident and the potential risks faced by those whose data was compromised.

Comcast has emphasized that the security incident occurred solely at FBCS, asserting that no data was compromised within Comcast systems. Despite this reassurance, the company is offering a year of free credit monitoring to affected customers through the data breach response firm Cyex. This initiative aims to help individuals monitor their credit and mitigate potential risks associated with identity theft.

The breach highlights the ongoing challenges that companies face in safeguarding customer data, particularly in an era where data security threats are increasingly sophisticated. As consumers become more reliant on digital services, organizations must prioritize robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive information. The Comcast-FBCS incident serves as a reminder of the importance of transparency in data breaches and the need for companies to communicate effectively with their customers during such crises.

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  • Data Breach at Debt Collector Exposes Information of 237K Comcast Customers
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