Young Consulting LLC Data Breach Affects 954,177 Americans

Young Consulting LLC, a company specializing in business consulting within the computer software industry, experienced a significant data breach on April 10 and April 13, 2024.

Not discovered until June 28th, the breach has affected a total of 954,177 individuals across the United States, with 60,604 impacted in Texas and 847 in Maine according to disclosures made to state attorneys generals in late August of this year.

The breach resulted in the exposure of sensitive consumer information, including:

• Name of individual
• Address
• Social Security Number Information
• Medical Information
• Health Insurance Information
• Date of Birth
• Insurance policy/claim information
• Prescriptions
• Provider name

In response to the breach, Young Consulting has taken several steps to address the situation and mitigate potential harm. The company notified affected consumers via U.S. Mail and posted information on their website.

They have also likely engaged in efforts to enhance their security measures to prevent future incidents, although specific details of these measures have not been disclosed.

If you believe you may have been affected by this data breach, it's important to take immediate action to protect your personal information. Here are some steps you can consider:

1. Monitor Your Accounts: Regularly check your financial accounts and health insurance statements for any unauthorized activity.
2. Credit Monitoring: Consider enrolling in a credit monitoring service to receive alerts about changes to your credit report.
3. Fraud Alerts: Place a fraud alert on your credit report to make it harder for identity thieves to open accounts in your name.
4. Security Freezes: You may want to place a security freeze on your credit file, which will prevent creditors from accessing your credit report entirely.
5. Review Insurance Claims: Check your medical and insurance records for any discrepancies or unfamiliar claims.

Taking these steps can help you safeguard your personal information and minimize potential risks associated with this breach.

More info can be found on the Attorney General's websites of several states, including Maine, Texas, Massachusetts, and California.