May #3 - LexisNexis Experiences Data Breach

Data Broker LexisNexis Experiences Data Breach

Data broker LexisNexis disclosed it experienced a data breach affecting more than 364,000 individuals. Sensitive information was exposed in the breach, and it's highly recommended you take the proper steps to ensure you are protected against any potential risks.

What Information Was Compromised?

An investigation conducted by LexisNexis and a forensics firm found the following information was compromised:

• Names

• Contact information, including phone numbers, postal and email addresses

• Social Security numbers

• Driver's licenses

• Dates of birth

The data broker found no financial, payment card or other sensitive personal information was accessed.

What To Do About This?

• Place a credit freeze and fraud alert on your accounts, which you can do through the BlackCloak mobile and desktop application

• Enroll in credit monitoring. Reach out to BlackCloak and we can ensure you’ve taken advantage of BlackCloak’s new credit monitoring and identity theft features (if included in your plan). To learn more about our offering, please watch this video. BlackCloak can also guide you through LexisNexis’s offering, which includes two years of identity theft and credit monitoring, as a result of this breach.

• Forward any suspicious text messages or emails to the BlackCloak Concierge team, and our staff will tell you whether any message you receive is legitimate

• Consult our guide to learn about cyber scam red flags to keep an eye out for when receiving a message

• Contact your state's Department of Motor Vehicles to alert them to any potential fraud

If you have any additional questions, email us at [email protected] or schedule a Concierge Session via the BlackCloak app Support tab.

Here for you,

The BLACKCLOAK Team