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Hershey Investigates Data Breach

December 5, 2023
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Hershey Investigates Data Breach

Hershey, a leading chocolate maker, is investigating a phishing attack where malicious actors gained access to a “limited number of Hershey email accounts” along with sensitive personal data. The breach, occurring on September 3rd and lasting two days, affected at least 2,214 individuals, as reported to the Maine Attorney General. The compromised information varied per person, including names, health details, insurance information, digital signatures, addresses, and financial credentials.

Although there’s no evidence of misuse, Hershey is taking precautionary measures, forcing password changes, implementing additional safeguards, and offering affected users credit monitoring and identity restoration services, emphasizing vigilance in monitoring accounts. Hershey, renowned for chocolate brands like Hershey Kiss and Reese’s, disclosed a phishing attack investigation where malicious actors accessed a “limited number of Hershey email accounts” and sensitive personal data. The breach, lasting two days from September 3rd, impacted 2,214 individuals. The compromised information varied, encompassing names, health details, insurance information, addresses, and financial credentials. While no evidence of misuse exists, Hershey initiated precautionary measures, forcing password changes, implementing safeguards, and offering affected users credit monitoring and identity restoration services, urging vigilance in monitoring accounts.

The incident highlights the ongoing cybersecurity challenges faced by major corporations, emphasizing the need for robust protective measures. Hershey, a global chocolate giant, is probing a phishing attack that exposed a “limited number of Hershey email accounts” and sensitive personal data, impacting at least 2,214 individuals. The breach occurred over two days starting September 3rd, with compromised information varying for each person, including names, health details, insurance information, and financial credentials. Though no evidence of misuse is reported, Hershey is taking precautionary steps like password changes, additional safeguards, and offering affected users credit monitoring and identity restoration services.

The incident underscores the persistent cybersecurity threats faced by major corporations, necessitating ongoing protective measures and user vigilance. Hershey, the renowned chocolate maker, is investigating a phishing attack that resulted in unauthorized access to a “limited number of Hershey email accounts” and sensitive personal information. The breach, spanning two days from September 3rd, affected over 2,200 individuals, with compromised data including names, health details, insurance information, and financial credentials. While Hershey has found no evidence of misuse, the company is taking precautionary steps, such as password changes and additional safeguards. Affected users are offered credit monitoring and identity restoration services. The incident highlights the persistent cybersecurity challenges faced by major corporations, emphasizing the importance of proactive measures to protect user data.

Reference:

  •  Hershey Data Leak
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