Question 1

What happened in the Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. data breach?

Accepted Answer

Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. experienced a ransomware breach that occurred on May 2, 2020. The breach was discovered on July 24, 2020 and publicly disclosed on May 2, 2020.

Question 2

What data was exposed in the Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. breach?

Accepted Answer

The following types of data were exposed: Social Security Numbers, Names.

Question 3

What should I do if I was affected by the Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. breach?

Accepted Answer

If you were affected, you should: monitor your accounts and health records for suspicious activity, consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the major credit bureaus, watch for official notification letters from Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc., report any suspicious use of your health information to HHS, and be cautious of phishing attempts that may reference this breach.

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