A massive cyberattack has compromised the personal data of at least 26 million Americans, marking what experts call the largest breach in U.S. history. Sensitive details including Social Security numbers, addresses, and health records were stolen from Conduent, a major provider of printing, payment, and document processing for top health insurance firms.
Scale of the Breach
The hack exposed data from Conduent’s systems between October 21, 2024, and January 13, 2025. Not every record included all elements—some victims had only Social Security numbers or health details compromised. The Safepay ransomware group claims responsibility, stating it stole more than eight terabytes of information. Conduent reports no known misuse of the data yet, though the victim count continues to rise.
Impacted States
Texas faces the heaviest toll, with up to 15.4 million residents affected—nearly half the state’s population. Oregon officials confirm 10.5 million impacted individuals. Hundreds of thousands more in Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Georgia, South Carolina, New Jersey, Maine, and New Mexico have received notifications. Users of state healthcare or government services remain especially vulnerable.
Texas Attorney General Responds
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton declared, “The Conduent data breach was likely the largest breach in US 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 added, “My office is committed to uncovering exactly what went wrong, taking action to protect Texas families, and ensuring there is justice for any negligence.”
How to Check If You’re Affected
Visit HaveIBeenPwned.com and enter your email address to scan against known breaches. The tool reveals if your data appeared in leaked databases from cyberattacks.
Steps to Protect Your Identity
Take these immediate actions to safeguard against identity theft:
- Change passwords and enable two-factor authentication on all accounts.
- Place a free credit freeze with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion to block new accounts in your name.
- Monitor credit reports, bank statements, and credit card activity for suspicious items.
- Add a fraud alert to your credit file, requiring identity verification for new credit.
- Watch for phishing emails or calls exploiting the breach.
Consider identity protection services to limit your data’s online spread.
