WM (USA Waste-Management Resources) data breach
Was I affected?
WM (USA Waste-Management Resources) confirmed a breach affecting an undisclosed number of people, exposing Social Security numbers. People who received a WM notice letter dated November 6, 2026; WM's notice does not say whether they are customers, employees or others.
| Announced | Nov 6, 2026 |
|---|---|
| When it happened | June 17 to September 3, 2026 |
| Country | United States |
| Data exposed | Social Security numbers |
| Status | Confirmed by the company or a regulator filing |
What happened
USA Waste-Management Resources, part of US waste and recycling company WM, began mailing breach notices on November 6, 2026 and filed a sample with the California Attorney General. WM says it became aware of a potential issue on September 2, 2026 and found that an unauthorized party used sophisticated social engineering tactics to access data from its systems between June 17 and September 3, 2026. On October 6 it determined that some people's Social Security numbers may have been affected. WM has not published how many people were affected. It is offering 24 months of free credit monitoring and identity protection through Cyberscout.
What should I do?
- If you got a letter, enroll in the free Cyberscout credit monitoring at mytrueidentity.com with the activation code in it; enrollment must be done within 90 days of the letter date.
- Consider placing a free credit freeze with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, since a Social Security number can be used to open new accounts.
- Check your credit reports at annualcreditreport.com for accounts or inquiries you don't recognize.
- Be wary of calls, emails or texts claiming to be from WM that ask for personal details or payment.
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Sources
- USA Waste-Management Resources, LLC: Notice of Data Breach (sample letter) · California Attorney General · regulator