In December, several radio stations owned by iHeartMedia experienced a data breach, resulting in the exposure of sensitive personal information including Social Security numbers and financial details. The company has since taken precautionary actions, including notifying affected parties and launching an investigation. Affected: iHeartMedia
Keypoints :
- iHeartMedia’s radio stations were breached, compromising personal data from December 24 to December 27.
- The breach involved Social Security numbers, tax ID numbers, and various other sensitive information.
- iHeartMedia has implemented identity protection services for victims and notified relevant law enforcement.
- The company conducted an investigation with a third-party cybersecurity firm.
- Details about the number of victims remain undisclosed, and no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
- iHeartMedia reported a revenue of .8 billion last year and is the largest audio-focused company in the U.S.
- Another media company, Urban One, also reported a data breach affecting employees due to a ransomware attack.
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