Marquis Data Breach Affects 672,075 People
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Marquis, a technology firm assisting numerous banks, recently disclosed a significant ransomware attack from August 2021. Hackers stole personal data from 672,075 individuals, including sensitive information like Social Security numbers. The company is notifying affected individuals and filing with attorney general offices in Maine and Texas, where over half of the victims reside. The breach poses a serious risk of identity theft or fraud for hundreds of thousands. The attack exploited a flaw in SonicWall firewall software, leading Marquis to sue SonicWall. Officials advise those notified to monitor their accounts and consider credit freezes.
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