In 2024, Conduent, a digital platform provider, experienced a data breach affecting 62 million people, leading to a $80m settlement in a class action lawsuit.
The vulnerability or weakness
The breach was caused by the SafePay ransomware gang, which stole 8.5TB of data from Conduent. The exact vulnerability is not stated in the sources.
Earlier attacks and coverage
No earlier related attack in our archive yet.
Business impact
The settlement will cover material losses, credit monitoring, and legal fees, potentially impacting Conduent’s financial position. However, the company expects minimal financial impact.
Industries affected
The incident affected various government health programs and other back-office support services, impacting numerous US residents.
Users affected
Individuals whose personal and health data was breached are eligible for up to $3500 in direct cash reimbursement, credit monitoring, and medical data monitoring services.
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Sources
- Conduent Agrees to Pay $80m to Settle Data Breach Class Action (Infosecurity Magazine)
