Question 1

What happened in the National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. data breach?

Accepted Answer

National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. experienced a malware breach that occurred on Invalid Date. The breach was discovered on September 7, 2020 and publicly disclosed on August 31, 2020.

Question 2

What data was exposed in the National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. breach?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

What should I do if I was affected by the National Board for Certified Counselors, 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 National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc., report any suspicious use of your health information to HHS, and be cautious of phishing attempts that may reference this breach.

National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. Data Breach

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