Question 1

What happened in the The GEO Group Inc. data breach?

Accepted Answer

The GEO Group Inc. experienced a ransomware breach that occurred on August 19, 2020. The breach was discovered on August 19, 2020 and publicly disclosed on July 17, 2020.

Question 2

What data was exposed in the The GEO Group Inc. breach?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

The GEO Group Inc. Data Breach

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