Conduent data breach already one of largest in U.S. history and keeps getting worse
Things keep getting worse the more we learn about the Conduent data breach.
At least 25 million people were affected by the breach — and that's just in two states. A reported 15 million people were affected in Texas. That's roughly half the state's population. In Oregon, meanwhile, its Department of Justice reported more than 10 million people were affected.
Conduent is a company that handles data for corporations, healthcare providers, and state agencies. Its clients include Humana, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, reported NJ.com. The breached data may include users' names, Social Security numbers, medical information, and health insurance information, according to a notice from the company.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said his office was investigating the breach.
“The Conduent data breach was likely the largest breach in U.S. history. If any insurance giant cut corners or has information that could help us prevent breaches like this in the future, I will work to uncover it,” Paxton said in a statement this month.
Conduent told NJ.com that it looked forward to "working cooperatively with the Texas Attorney General’s Office" and that it would provide "the relevant information, consistent with our longstanding practice of constructive engagement with regulators."
The breach affected millions of people across several states. The company reportedly plans to send out all notices by mid-April.
How to check if you're affected and what to do
Conduent plans to mail out notices to affected consumers, which, obviously, will let you know if your data has been breached. You can also check your information on Have I Been Pwned, a reliable source for data breaches.
If you have been affected, it might be a good idea to monitor your credit and to ensure 2FA is installed wherever possible. You can also place a credit freeze should you want to take a more drastic measure.
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