Varsity Brands reports data breach, exposing almost 66,000 individuals
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Varsity Brands reports a data breach disclosing that an unauthorized party had gained access to its computer network. Varsity Brands is a company in the apparel industry, particularly known for providing cheerleading, dance team, and sports uniforms.
After detecting the breach, Varsity Brands launched an internal investigation, secured its systems and took them offline. The company also engaged third-party cybersecurity experts and notified law enforcement to investigate the incident further.
This breach, detected on May 24, 2024, exposed the sensitive personal information of 65,669 individuals. The compromised data includes:
- Names,
- Social Security numbers,
- Dates of birth,
- Financial information,
- Employee ID numbers.
No details are disclosed about the nature of the attack.
Varsity Brands sent data breach notification letters on October 14, 2024, to the affected individuals. Affected individuals are advised to:
- Monitor financial accounts for suspicious activity,
- Consider freezing their credit,
- Report any fraudulent activity,
- Stay vigilant for phishing attempts or identity theft.
