LexisNexis Risk Solutions announced a data breach that affected over 364,000 individuals, potentially exposing their personal information, including Social Security numbers. The breach, which occurred on December 25, 2025, was only discovered on April 1 and is linked to unauthorized access through a third-party software platform, specifically their GitHub account. While they initiated an investigation and notified law enforcement, the incident underscores the risks associated with data brokering, especially amidst lagging regulatory efforts to protect sensitive personal data from being commercialized and exploited by firms like LexisNexis.
LexisNexis Risk Solutions suffered a significant data breach exposing personal information of 364,000 individuals, with hackers gaining access via a third-party software platform.
Although the breach occurred on December 25, LexisNexis only discovered it on April 1, 2025, illustrating serious lapses in data security and response.
The unauthorized access to information, including Social Security numbers and driver's license details, highlights vulnerabilities in data security practices within major data brokering firms.
The breach raises concerns about regulatory oversight, particularly as efforts to crack down on data brokers have stalled under recent government changes.
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