Question 1

What happened in the Olympus Corporation of the Americas data breach?

Accepted Answer

Olympus Corporation of the Americas experienced a third party breach that occurred on October 10, 2021. The breach was discovered on November 12, 2021 and publicly disclosed on October 10, 2021.

Question 2

What data was exposed in the Olympus Corporation of the Americas breach?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Olympus Corporation of the Americas Data Breach

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