Data Breach at Conduent Exposes Potentially Dozens of Millions, Jan 2025 Ransomware Attack

A major ransomware attack on Conduent on January 20, 2025, is expanding the number of affected individuals. Initially reported to impact 4 million Texans, the breach now appears to reach at least 15.4 million in Texas alone, about half the state’s population, and an additional 10.5 million in Oregon. Notifications have also been issued in Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and other states. Data stolen includes names, Social Security numbers, medical records, and health insurance information. Conduent, a leading government and corporate data processing services provider, serves over 100 million people through various healthcare programs. The hack, attributed to the ransomware gang Safeway, is reported to have stolen over 8 terabytes of data. Conduent has not disclosed the total number of notifications issued and confirmed no immediate impact on over 100 million users. The company is continuing to notify affected individuals, with a plan to complete by early 2026.