tl;dr
Data broker LexisNexis Risk Solutions reported a cybersecurity breach affecting 364,333 individuals. On December 25, 2024, an unauthorized third party accessed personal data from a third-party software development platform, not LNRS's own systems. Compromised information may include names, contact d...
LexisNexis Risk Solutions disclosed a data breach impacting 364,333 individuals, exposing sensitive personal information but not financial or credit card data. On December 25, 2024, an unauthorized third party accessed data from a third-party software development platform, not LexisNexis's own systems.
The compromised information may include names, contact details, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and dates of birth. LexisNexis Risk Solutions immediately notified affected individuals and is offering two years of free identity monitoring while investigating the incident.
The company has not detected any misuse of the stolen data so far and is urging customers to monitor for suspicious activity. LexisNexis is working with external cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to investigate the breach and enhance security controls.
This incident highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in handling sensitive personal data, even among major data brokers, and stresses the importance of vigilance in protecting personal information.