The Walman Optical Company

The Walman Optical Company experienced a data breach on August 21, 2020, which was also discovered on the same day. The breach was a result of an external system breach (hacking) and affected 2 Maine residents. The information acquired included names or other personal identifiers in combination with Social Security Numbers. The company offered 12 months of identity theft protection services, including Web Watcher, Single Bureau Credit Monitoring, Consumer Identity Monitoring, Fraud Consultation, and Identity Theft Restoration. Notification to the affected consumers was made on March 19, 2021.

Affected (this filing): 2

The Walman Optical Company experienced a ransomware attack on August 21, 2020, which resulted in the unauthorized access and exfiltration of employee and former employee data, including SSNs and financial information. Three New Hampshire residents were affected. The company engaged forensic investigators and the FBI, and provided one year of credit monitoring to affected individuals. Notification was sent on March 19, 2021.

Affected (this filing): 3