If you ever feel uneasy when hearing about another data breach, wondering if it could happen to you, you aren't alone. Rockrose Development, a real estate firm in New York, is experiencing a recent data breach which put nearly 47,000 people’s private information at risk. Let’s break down what happened.
As early as July 4, hackers accessed Rockrose Development’s computer system. However, they remained in the system for four months before being discovered by the company. The company first found out about the intrusion on November 14. Can you imagine how frightening that would be to have someone gain access to your computer system without being detected for so long?
Once the company identified the failure in their computer system, they started to investigate. They investigated what data may have been accessed by the hackers and then began notifying those affected by the breach.
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How did it happen?
Here’s how the situation unfolded:As early as July 4, hackers accessed Rockrose Development’s computer system. However, they remained in the system for four months before being discovered by the company. The company first found out about the intrusion on November 14. Can you imagine how frightening that would be to have someone gain access to your computer system without being detected for so long?
Once the company identified the failure in their computer system, they started to investigate. They investigated what data may have been accessed by the hackers and then began notifying those affected by the breach.
What types of data were compromised in the breach?
The information that may have been breached included sensitive personal information:- Full Name
- Social Security Number
- Tax Identification Number
- State- or Country-issued Driver's License or Passport
- Bank Account & Routing Numbers
- Medical Insurance or Medical Data
- Website Login Information
What should affected individuals do?
If you resided at a Rockrose Apartment or have had any interactions with Rockrose, please monitor your email and mail closely. Rockrose is sending out alerts to individuals who may have been impacted in some way.You should also take the time to:
- Review your bank account and credit card statements
- Monitor your credit report
- Change your password (if necessary)
