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Major Data Breach Exposes 364,000 at LexisNexis

5/29/2025

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A significant data breach at LexisNexis Risk Solutions has compromised the sensitive information of over 364,000 individuals, including Social Security numbers. Discovered on April 1, 2025, the breach stemmed from a third-party software platform, raising alarms among experts about the vulnerabilities of data brokers and the potential for exploitation by criminals and foreign adversaries.

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Story summary

A significant data breach at LexisNexis Risk Solutions has compromised the sensitive information of over 364,000 individuals, including Social Security numbers. Discovered on April 1, 2025, the breach stemmed from a third-party software platform, raising alarms among experts about the vulnerabilities of data brokers and the potential for exploitation by criminals and foreign adversaries.