IDC Research, Inc.

IDC Research, Inc. reported an external system breach (hacking) occurring on February 14, 2022, discovered on February 15, 2022. The incident affected 247 individuals, including 1 Maine resident. Acquired data included names and Social Security Numbers. IDC Research notified affected individuals in writing on April 18, 2022, and offered 24 months of free identity and credit monitoring through Equifax.

IDC Research, Inc. reported a data breach to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. The breach was reported on 2022-04-18. 107 Massachusetts residents were affected. The report records the breach type as electronic.

IDC Research, Inc. notified Montana residents of a cybersecurity incident where an unauthorized third party gained remote access to its network on or about February 14, 2022. IDC detected the incident on February 16, 2022. While the attacker attempted to acquire internal data including personal information, IDC stated it had no evidence confirming the data was successfully removed or misused. IDC engaged law enforcement and forensic experts, enhanced security, and offered two years of free Equifax credit monitoring.

IDC Research, Inc. reported a ransomware incident in New Hampshire. Unauthorized access occurred on or about Feb 14, 2022. IDC detected indications on Feb 15, 2022. The attacker attempted to encrypt files and exfiltrate data. 5 NH residents affected. Data types: name, DOB, SSN, bank info, address, email, phone. IDC contained the incident, restored from backup, and offered 24 months of credit monitoring.