A cybersecurity breach at government contractor Conduent exposed personal data of over 10 million individuals, affecting multiple states’ programs. The attack was attributed to the SafePay ransomware group, which stole 8.5 TB of data, prompting investigations, law enforcement involvement, and breach notifications. #SafePay #Conduent #DataBreach #Ransomware
Keypoints
- Conduent experienced a cybersecurity incident exposing personal data of millions of individuals.
- Hackers accessed the company’s network from October 21 to January 13, stealing extensive files.
- The breach impacted multiple states, including Texas, Washington, and South Carolina, with data such as Social Security numbers and health information exposed.
- The SafePay ransomware gang claimed responsibility, stealing 8.5 TB of data during the attack.
- Conduent engaged cybersecurity experts, involved law enforcement, and has begun notifying affected individuals.
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