Question 1

What happened in the Underwriters Laboratories Inc and UL Inc. data breach?

Accepted Answer

Underwriters Laboratories Inc and UL Inc. experienced a vulnerability breach that occurred on February 13, 2021. The breach was discovered on February 13, 2021 and publicly disclosed on October 17, 2020.

Question 2

What data was exposed in the Underwriters Laboratories Inc and UL Inc. breach?

Accepted Answer

The following types of data were exposed: Names, Social Security Numbers, Dates of Birth.

Question 3

What should I do if I was affected by the Underwriters Laboratories Inc and UL 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 Underwriters Laboratories Inc and UL Inc., and be cautious of phishing attempts that may reference this breach.

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