Question 1

What happened in the Avalara, Inc. data breach?

Accepted Answer

Avalara, Inc. experienced a third party breach that occurred on May 22, 2019. The breach was discovered on May 22, 2019 and publicly disclosed on May 22, 2019.

Question 2

What data was exposed in the Avalara, Inc. breach?

Accepted Answer

The following types of data were exposed: Names, Social Security Numbers, drivers_license, Addresses, Email Addresses, Phone Numbers, Dates of Birth, Credit Card Numbers, medical, Financial Records.

Question 3

What should I do if I was affected by the Avalara, Inc. breach?

Accepted Answer

If you were affected, you should: monitor your financial accounts for suspicious activity, consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the major credit bureaus, watch for official notification letters from Avalara, Inc., and be cautious of phishing attempts that may reference this breach.

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