LexisNexis Data Breach Exposes 364K Americans’ Info

LexisNexis Data Breach Exposes 364K Americans’ Info

LexisNexis Data Breach: 364,000 Americans Exposed in Massive Personal Data Leak If you’re searching for information about the recent LexisNexis data breach , here's what you need to know: Over 364,000 people had their personal information compromised in a large-scale cyberattack. The breach, confirmed by LexisNexis Risk Solutions , raises serious concerns about data security, identity theft, and the growing threat of cybercrime tied to data brokers in the U.S.                      Image Credits:Douglas Rissing / Getty Images According to a filing with Maine’s Attorney General, the data breach occurred around December 25, 2024 , and involved unauthorized access through a third-party platform used in software development. LexisNexis revealed that an attacker gained entry to one of its GitHub accounts , enabling the theft of highly sensitive consumer information. The compromised data includes full names, birth dates, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, phone numbers , and both…