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LexisNexis Risk Solutions Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving LexisNexis Risk Solutions.
•Discovered on December 25, 2024.
•Possible data exposed: Name, Contact Information, Social Security Number, Driver's License Number, Date of Birth.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

Breach confirmed

The LexisNexis Risk Solutions breach is confirmed. If you may be affected, add your details below and we will take it from there.

Detailed summary

In late 2024, LexisNexis Risk Solutions experienced a data breach that was confirmed through regulator reports. The incident involved exposure of personal information belonging to approximately 364,333 individuals. While specific details about the discovery and notification dates are not fully public, regulator filings indicate the breach occurred around December 25, 2024.

The compromised data types include names, contact information, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and dates of birth. Some reports indicate that financial data was not exposed in this incident. The breach was reportedly linked to a third-party GitHub/software-development platform used by LexisNexis Risk Solutions.

Details surrounding the breach, including the full scope of affected individuals across different states, may continue to emerge as investigations progress. Victims were reportedly notified following the incident.

Data possibly involved

Name
Contact Information
Social Security Number
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Driver's License Number
Can be used for identity fraud
Date of Birth
Often used in combination with other data for identity theft

Company Response Timeline

Breach Occurred

Dec 25, 2024

Company Discovered

Unknown

Regulator Notified

Dec 25, 2024

Consumers Notified

Dec 25, 2024

Breach Verification Status

Reports Only

Complete

Initial dark web reports of potential breach

Company Confirmed

Complete

Company has acknowledged the breach

Regulator Confirmed

Current

Confirmed by regulatory authorities

Note: Breach verification can take time. Information may evolve as more details become available from companies and regulators.

Case Status:

Investigation Open

We're actively investigating this case and seeking affected individuals.

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