VeriSource Data Breach affects over 55,000 Texans

VeriSource Services, Inc., an outsourcing and offshoring company specializing in employee benefits administration and enrollment solutions, recently experienced a significant data breach.

This breach, which affected 55,312 people in the state of Texas alone, involved unauthorized access to sensitive personal information, including names and Social Security numbers.

The breach was first detected on February 28, 2024, when VeriSource noticed unusual activity that disrupted access to certain systems. An investigation revealed that an unknown actor had acquired personal information without authorization on or about February 27, 2024.

The company conducted a thorough review to identify the individuals and information involved, concluding this process on April 23, 2024.

In response to the breach, VeriSource Services took steps to secure its network and engaged a leading digital forensics and incident response firm to investigate the incident.

The company also reported the breach to the FBI and is cooperating with any resulting investigation.

Additionally, the company is offering affected individuals complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services through IDX, a data breach and recovery services expert. These services include 12 months of credit and CyberScan monitoring, a $1,000,000 insurance reimbursement policy, and fully managed identity theft recovery services.

For further details on the data breach, you can access the disclosure on the Maine Attorney General's website, the Texas Attorney General's website, and the Massachusetts Attorney General's website.