On January 13, 2025, Conduent reported a cyber incident affecting portions of its network. Investigations revealed unauthorized access lasting from October 21, 2024. The breach impacted multiple states, most notably Texas, where over 400,000 individuals had sensitive data exposed, increasing the risk of identity theft.
The breach involved a staggering 8.5 terabytes of data exfiltrated by the ransomware group SafePay, which claimed responsibility and threatened to sell or publish the stolen information. Conduent has issued notifications to those affected across several states and emphasized the importance of personal information protection. Users are advised to follow best practices like changing passwords and enabling two-factor authentication to safeguard against potential fraud and identity theft.
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