Conduent data breach could be largest in U.S. history

This news article reports on a massive data breach by Conduent Business Services, potentially the largest in U.S. history, affecting over 10 million people. The breach exposed various types of personal information, including addresses, Social Security numbers, and medical data. Conduent, which provides services to major corporations like Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, discovered the breach on January 13, 2025, after hackers had access to sensitive data from October 21, 2024. The company is offering free credit monitoring for one year to those affected, with a deadline of April 30, 2026, to sign up. Security experts advise taking steps such as freezing credit and monitoring financial accounts to protect against identity theft.