Original Release Date: 11/30/2023
ZeroedIn Technologies, a data analytics company providing services to clients including Family Dollar and Dollar Tree, disclosed a data breach on November 27. Personally identifiable information (PII) for nearly 2 million people was exposed after hackers gained unauthorized access to systems, and reports indicate that New Jersey residents are among those impacted. While the company determined which systems were affected during the breach, they were unable to confirm which specific files were accessed. Affected systems contained sensitive information, including full names, Social Security numbers, and dates of birth. ZeroedIn Technologies will provide impacted individuals with guidance on protecting themselves against identity theft and fraud and offer 12 months of credit monitoring and fraud assistance services at no cost.