LexisNexis Risk Solutions says 364,000 impacted by breach involving GitHub data

LexisNexis Risk Solutions says 364,000 impacted by breach involving GitHub data

A data breach at LexisNexis Risk Solutions compromised personal information of over 360,000 individuals. The breach involved unauthorized access to software artifacts and personal data stored on GitHub, raising concerns about data security and privacy. #LexisNexis #GitHub #DataBreach #IdentityTheft

Keypoints

  • LexisNexis Risk Solutions experienced a data breach affecting more than 360,000 individuals.
  • The breach was caused by unauthorized access to data stored on a third-party platform, GitHub.
  • Personal information such as Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and contact details were compromised.
  • LSNS confirmed their systems and products were not directly affected by the breach.
  • Victims are being offered two years of identity protection services, and law enforcement is investigating.

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