WM Data Breach Exposes Social Security Numbers of 8K+

WM , legally known as USA Waste-Management Resources LLC, disclosed a data breach that may have exposed the Social Security numbers of certain individuals.

The incident has so far impacted 6,875 Texas residents , 1,402 Massachusetts residents and 1,292 South Carolina residents . The breach was additionally disclosed to the attorneys general of California and Vermont . WM notified affected consumers on Nov. 6, 2026.

The unauthorized access occurred between June 17, 2026, and Sept. 3, 2026. An unauthorized party used social engineering tactics to access data from a portion of its information systems.

Upon discovering the issue on Sept. 2, 2026, WM took steps to secure its systems. The company then launched an investigation with the help of outside legal counsel and a third-party forensics team to determine the extent of the unauthorized activity.

On Oct. 6, 2026, WM completed its assessment and determined that the personal information of certain individuals may have been affected.

The type of information exposed included Social Security numbers.

WM's response to the breach

WM's response to the breach

WM is offering affected individuals 24 months of free credit monitoring and identity protection services through Cyberscout, a TransUnion company.

To enroll in the free services, affected individuals should visit mytrueidentity.com and enter the unique activation code included in their notification letter. Enrollment must be completed within 90 days of the date of the letter.

The company set up a dedicated phone line for questions the breach. Affected individuals can call 1-855-711-9713, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time, excluding major U.S. holidays.

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Social Security Numbers

Affected information types not yet disclosed