Whdh-Tv

WHDH-TV, a Boston television station, notified the New Hampshire Attorney General of a security incident affecting 40 NH residents. In August 2020, a ransomware attack corrupted systems. On October 10, 2020, WHDH-TV discovered that attackers had also exfiltrated a database containing employee names, SSNs, and DOBs, which was posted on a black market site. WHDH-TV engaged forensic investigators, notified law enforcement, and provided 24 months of credit monitoring via Experian to affected individuals. The incident status is contained.

WHDH-TV reported a data breach to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. The breach was reported on 2020-12-01. 426 Massachusetts residents were affected. The report records the breach type as electronic.

WHDH-TV, a television station, reported a data breach affecting 14 Maine residents. The breach, which occurred on August 15, 2020, was discovered on October 10, 2020. The incident was described as an external system breach (hacking) and resulted in the exposure of Social Security Numbers. Affected individuals were notified on December 2, 2020, and offered 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services through Experian.