Question 1

What happened in the The Kroger Co. and its affiliated companies (“Kroger”) data breach?

Accepted Answer

The Kroger Co. and its affiliated companies (“Kroger”) experienced a vulnerability breach that occurred on January 23, 2021. The breach was discovered on January 23, 2021 and publicly disclosed on December 24, 2020.

Question 2

What data was exposed in the The Kroger Co. and its affiliated companies (“Kroger”) breach?

Accepted Answer

The following types of data were exposed: Names, Addresses, Email Addresses, Phone Numbers, Dates of Birth, Financial Records.

Question 3

What should I do if I was affected by the The Kroger Co. and its affiliated companies (“Kroger”) 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 Kroger Co. and its affiliated companies (“Kroger”), report any suspicious use of your health information to HHS, and be cautious of phishing attempts that may reference this breach.

The Kroger Co. and its affiliated companies (“Kroger”) Data Breach

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