TABB Data Breach Impacts 5k: Exposes Social Security Numbers

TABB Inc., a background screening and onboarding services provider, experienced a data breach compromising personally identifiable information. On Aug. 14, 2024, TABB was alerted that a data breach containing sensitive data related to background checks was publicly accessible to anyone able to locate it.

An investigation was launched and TABB was unable to confirm whether cybercriminals had accessed the files during the exposure window. On Oct. 25, 2024, it was determined that the exposed data may have included names, addresses, dates of birth, employment histories and Social Security numbers.

The cybersecurity incident impacted multiple companies utilize TABB for background checks and other services.

The data breach was disclosed to the Maine Attorney General's office on Feb. 21, 2025. noting that 5,309 people across the country have been affected, including 30 residents of Texas, eight of South Carolina, three of Washington.

The breach was additionally disclosed to the California Attorney General, Massachusetts Attorney General, Maine Attorney General, South Carolina Attorney General, Texas Attorney General, and Washington Attorney General.

TABB's response

In addition to required state and federal disclosures. TABB notified affected individuals and offered free enrollment in 24 months of Experian IdentityWorks Credit 3B credit monitoring services.

If you receive a data breach notice from TABB, you may want to:

• Sign up for the free Experian credit monitoring services offered by TABB.
• Monitor your credit reports and financial accounts for any unusual activity.
• Be alert for phishing emails or phone calls that may use your exposed information.
• Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with major credit bureaus.

TABB also set up an information line for impacted individuals at 888-802-9384 from 9:00AM to 9:00PM EST, Monday through Friday.