Labtopia Data Breach Exposes Social Security Numbers and More

EM2 Management Solutions Inc., doing business as Labtopia, recently disclosed a data breach that has impacted the personal information of 338 individuals in Texas. The breach was reported to the Texas Attorney General's office on December 9, 2024, and it was revealed that sensitive consumer data was exposed.

The information compromised in this breach includes:

• Names of individuals
• Social Security numbers
• Driver’s license numbers
• Financial information, such as account numbers and credit or debit card numbers

The breach was significant enough to require notification to impacted individuals via U.S. mail, as per legal requirements. You can find more details about the disclosure on the Texas Attorney General's website.

Labtopia's response

Labtopia has taken steps to notify affected individuals of the breach through written communication sent via U.S. mail. This notification outlines what information was exposed and provides guidance on how to protect against potential misuse of personal data.

If you are affected by the data breach

If you received a notification from Labtopia about this data breach, it is important to act quickly to protect yourself.

Here are the steps you should take:

1. Monitor your financial accounts and credit reports: Keep a close eye on your bank accounts, credit card statements, and credit reports for any unauthorized transactions or suspicious activity. You can request free credit reports from the three major credit reporting agencies—Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion—at AnnualCreditReport.com.
2. Place a fraud alert or credit freeze: Consider placing a fraud alert on your credit file to make it harder for identity thieves to open accounts in your name. Alternatively, you can place a credit freeze, which restricts access to your credit report entirely.
3. Change passwords and enable two-factor authentication: If you use any online accounts linked to the exposed financial information, update your passwords immediately. Use strong, unique passwords and enable two-factor authentication wherever possible.
4. Be cautious of phishing scams: Scammers may use the exposed information to impersonate legitimate organizations or individuals. Be wary of unsolicited emails, phone calls, or messages requesting sensitive information.
5. Consider identity theft protection services: If Labtopia offers free credit monitoring or identity theft protection services as part of their response, take advantage of these resources. If not, you may want to explore third-party services to help monitor and protect your identity.
6. Report suspicious activity: If you notice any unauthorized transactions or suspect identity theft, report it immediately to your financial institution and file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at IdentityTheft.gov.