LexisNexis Risk Solutions experienced a data breach in December, with attackers stealing personal information of over 364,000 individuals through a compromised GitHub account. The breach did not involve financial data, but affected sensitive personal details, prompting security measures and monitoring advice. #LexisNexis #DataBreach #GitHubAttack
Keypoints
- The breach was caused by an unknown threat actor exploiting a compromised company account on GitHub.
- Over 364,000 individuals’ personal information, including SSNs and driver’s licenses, was exposed.
- The incident did not affect LexisNexis’s internal systems or financial data.
- Affected individuals are advised to monitor their credit reports and account statements for fraud.
- LexisNexis will provide two years of free identity protection and credit monitoring to impacted clients.