Question 1

What happened in the Smile Brands Inc. data breach?

Accepted Answer

Smile Brands Inc. experienced a ransomware breach that occurred on April 24, 2021. The breach was discovered on April 24, 2021 and publicly disclosed on April 23, 2021.

Question 2

What data was exposed in the Smile Brands Inc. breach?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Smile Brands Inc. Data Breach

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