Conduent’s Data Breach Blunder: Millions Exposed, but No Free ID Protection Offered!
Conduent is notifying 4.5 million people about a data breach involving stolen personal information, including names and Social Security numbers. In a plot twist, the company chose not to offer free identity theft protection services. Instead, they suggest a DIY approach: free credit reports and security freezes. Who needs protection when you have a to-do list?
Hot Take:
In the breathtakingly predictable plot twist of 2025, Conduent just turned your personal data into an all-you-can-steal buffet for cybercriminals. Who needs a reality TV show when corporate cybersecurity is this entertainingly catastrophic? But don’t worry, you’re on your own for identity theft protection. Thanks, Conduent, for giving us a front-row seat to the world’s most unwanted suspense thriller!
Key Points:
- Conduent notified millions of people about a data breach from January 2025.
- The breach affected government agencies and multiple US states.
- Hackers accessed Conduent’s network from October 2024 to January 2025.
- Personal data, including Social Security numbers, was compromised.
- At least 4.5 million individuals were impacted, mostly in Texas.