Question 1

What happened in the Baylor Genetics data breach?

Accepted Answer

Baylor Genetics experienced a phishing breach that occurred on Invalid Date. The breach was discovered on July 16, 2020 and publicly disclosed on September 24, 2019.

Question 2

What data was exposed in the Baylor Genetics breach?

Accepted Answer

The following types of data were exposed: Names, Addresses, Email Addresses, Phone Numbers, medical.

Question 3

What should I do if I was affected by the Baylor Genetics 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 Baylor Genetics, report any suspicious use of your health information to HHS, and be cautious of phishing attempts that may reference this breach.

Baylor Genetics Data Breach

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