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Massive Data Breach Exposes 25 Million in Texas, Oregon

2/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A data breach at Conduent Business Services was detected on January 13, 2025, potentially exposing more than 25 million individuals in Texas and Oregon.
The breach is attributed to the Safeway ransomware group.
The Texas Attorney General labeled it the largest data breach in U.S. history.
Conduent is notifying affected individuals and faces scrutiny from regulators and lawsuits.
Many victims may not realize their data was stored by Conduent.

History

Historical Context

The 2013 Target Corporation data breach, which compromised 40 million credit and debit card accounts, highlighted vulnerabilities in corporate cybersecurity, prompting scrutiny from the Federal Trade Commission. This incident foreshadowed ongoing threats, as seen in the recent Conduent breach affecting over 25 million individuals, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced data protection measures amid evolving cybercriminal tactics.

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Story summary

A data breach at Conduent Business Services was detected on January 13, 2025, potentially exposing more than 25 million individuals in Texas and Oregon.
The breach is attributed to the Safeway ransomware group.
The Texas Attorney General labeled it the largest data breach in U.S. history.
Conduent is notifying affected individuals and faces scrutiny from regulators and lawsuits.
Many victims may not realize their data was stored by Conduent.

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