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    Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc..
    • Discovered on July 31, 2024.
    • Possible data exposed: SSN.
    • Affects individuals in: Washington, California.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

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    Detailed summary

    The Washington Attorney General breach filing identifies Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. in connection with a data breach dated July 31, 2024. The available source materials identify July 31, 2024, as the company’s discovery date. A California Attorney General breach listing records the incident dates as July 31 and August 5, 2024, and lists December 2, 2024, as the reported date.

    The accessible source content does not disclose the number of affected individuals or the specific data elements involved. It does not confirm exposure of Social Security numbers, medical information, financial information, or whether a third-party vendor was involved. The available materials also do not provide a consumer-notification date or a separate regulator-notification date. Further details may emerge through later regulatory filings or company notices.

    Data possibly involved

    • SSN
      Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns

    Company Response Timeline

    Response Grade
    D

    Notified consumers within 91–180 days

    Breach Occurred

    Jul 31, 2024

    Company Discovered

    Jul 31, 2024

    Regulator Notified

    Dec 2, 2024

    Consumers Notified

    Dec 2, 2024

    0 days to discover
    124 days to notify consumers

    Breach Verification Status

    Reports Only

    Complete

    Initial dark web reports of potential breach

    Company Confirmed

    Complete

    Company has acknowledged the breach

    Regulator Confirmed

    Current

    Confirmed by regulatory authorities

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    Case Status:
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    We're monitoring this situation for developments.

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