BOISE, Idaho --- Idaho Fish and Game announced Friday people who bought hunting and fishing licenses and tags before 2008 may have had their information stolen in a data breach.
The online computer license sales system, Active Network, told Fish and Game that it cannot confirm whether any personal information was actually taken but it is possible.
“Personal information potentially includes name, age, address, and Social Security Number,” said Fish and Game officials in a release. “Idaho Fish and Game is required by state law to obtain this information to issue a license.”
The data breach apparently happened sometime over the summer, according to the release.
The following FAQs are from Fish and Game about the data breach:
Who is potentially affected?
Idaho residents and nonresidents who started buying hunting and fishing licenses and tags before 2008. Those who made their first license purchase after 2008 are not at risk.
Was my information stolen?
We won’t know. Active Networks can only confirm that it is possible.
What should I do?
Fish and Game recommends license buyers follow the advice of the Idaho Attorney General’s office and monitor their financial accounts and credit history for any signs of suspicious activity (see below).
What has Fish and Game done to protect my information?
Idaho Fish and Game has shut down the online license sales site where the breach occurred and it will remain shut down and will not be brought back up until an independent third party says it is safe to do so.
Can I still buy an Idaho hunting or fishing license and tag?
Yes, they are still available at about 400 businesses statewide and also at Fish and Game offices. The computer terminals used to sell licenses and tags at businesses and Fish and Game offices are separate from the online system.
What if I detect something suspicious with my accounts?
Call your local police department or sheriff’s office and file a report of identity theft. Get a copy of the police report. You may need to give copies of the report to creditors.
