LexisNexis Risk Solutions (LNRS), a major U.S. data broker based in Georgia, has disclosed a significant data breach that compromised the personal information of 364,333 individuals, according to a filing with the Maine Attorney General’s office.
The breach was traced back to a third-party software development platform, not LNRS’s internal systems. According to the company, the breach occurred on December 25, 2024, when an unauthorized actor accessed and acquired certain LNRS data.
Exposed Information Includes SSNs and Driver’s License Data
The stolen data varied by individual but may have included names, contact details (such as phone numbers, mailing addresses, or email addresses), Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and dates of birth. LNRS emphasized that no financial or credit card information was involved in the breach.
Response and Customer Support
In response, LNRS began notifying affected individuals and is offering two years of complimentary identity monitoring services. The company stated that it has not found evidence of misuse of the compromised data but is urging customers to remain alert for suspicious activity related to their financial or personal accounts.
Investigation and Security Review Underway
LNRS confirmed it has launched an internal investigation in collaboration with external cybersecurity experts, notified law enforcement, and is actively working to strengthen its security protocols.
The incident adds to growing concerns around third-party cybersecurity risks, especially for firms that handle vast amounts of personal data. While LNRS has taken early steps to contain the situation, the breach highlights the ongoing vulnerabilities in digital infrastructure that support the modern data economy.
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