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    TransUnion, LLC Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving TransUnion, LLC.
    • Discovered on July 28, 2025.
    • Possible data exposed: Name, Social Security Number (SSN), Date of Birth, Driver’s License Number, Passport Number, Address, Phone, Email, Customer Support Tickets/Messages.
    • Affects individuals in: Maine.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

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    Detailed summary

    In July 2025, TransUnion, LLC, a major credit reporting agency, experienced a data breach that reportedly involved a third-party application used for U.S. consumer support operations. The company stated that core credit databases were not affected. Notifications to affected consumers began in late August 2025.

    The breach exposed sensitive personal information for approximately 4,461,511 U.S. consumers. Compromised data types include name, Social Security Number (SSN), date of birth, driver’s license number, passport number, address, phone, email, and customer support tickets/messages. The incident has been filed with the Maine Office of the Attorney General. The exact date the breach occurred is not explicitly stated, but it was in July 2025.

    More details may emerge as investigations continue, and affected individuals may receive delayed notices.

    Data possibly involved

    • Name
    • Social Security Number (SSN)
      Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
    • Date of Birth
      Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
    • Driver’s License Number
    • Passport Number
    • Address
      Could be combined with other data for identity theft
    • Phone
    • Email
      Increases risk of phishing attacks and account takeovers
    • Customer Support Tickets/Messages

    Company Response Timeline

    Response Grade
    C

    Notified consumers within 61–90 days

    Breach Occurred

    Jul 1, 2025

    Company Discovered

    Jul 1, 2025

    Regulator Notified

    Aug 1, 2025

    Consumers Notified

    Aug 31, 2025

    0 days to discover
    61 days to notify consumers

    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.

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