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Attack on LexisNexis Risk Solutions Exposes Data on 300k +
On May 14, 2025, LexisNexis Risk Solutions revealed that hackers accessed sensitive consumer data by breaching an external software development service it utilized.
The breach occurred on December 25, 2024, when an unknown actor accessed personal data through a compromised company account on GitHub.
The hack exposed sensitive information from 364,333 individuals, including names, contact details, Social Security and driver’s license numbers, and birth dates.
LexisNexis emphasized the breach did not affect its own systems nor involve financial or credit card details and is providing 24 months of Experian identity protection.
The incident highlights ongoing risks with data brokers collecting personal data and has prompted notifications, ongoing investigations, and potential class action lawsuits.