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.