Data Breach Affects Customers of Two Dozen Companies Through Klue Service

A cybersecurity incident involving two business software services, Klue and Salesforce, has affected customers at approximately two dozen companies. These companies are now sending notifications to their customers whose information may have been exposed. The breach occurred when hackers accessed data through the connection between Klue and Salesforce systems.

If you have received a notification letter or email from a company you do business with mentioning a Klue or Salesforce related breach, your personal information may have been exposed. The specific type of information affected varies by company, so read any notification you receive carefully. It will tell you exactly what information was involved and which company experienced the breach. If you receive a breach notification:

1. Read the entire letter carefully to understand what information was exposed.
2. Follow any specific instructions provided by the company.
3. Change your password for that company's website or service immediately.
4. If financial information like credit card numbers was exposed, monitor your bank and credit card statements closely for unauthorized charges.
5. Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze on your credit reports if sensitive information like Social Security numbers was involved.
6. Be alert for phishing emails that may use your exposed information to seem legitimate. Many data breaches happen when companies use third-party services to manage customer data. While you cannot control how companies protect your information, you can minimize damage. Use different passwords for each important account so a breach at one company does not compromise others. Check your financial accounts regularly. Be skeptical of unexpected emails or calls asking for personal information, even if they mention accurate details about you.