Millions hit by Conduent data breach impact, notices sent to affected users

Millions Affected by Conduent Data Breach

More than 10 million individuals have started receiving notifications from Conduent, a business services provider, informing them that their personal data was compromised in a breach that occurred earlier this year.

Details of the Breach

In January 2025, Conduent experienced a significant service disruption impacting government agencies across multiple states. Later, the company disclosed to the Securities and Exchange Commission that hackers had infiltrated its network and stolen personal information.

Timeline and Impact

Hackers accessed Conduent’s network on October 21, 2024.
The breach was detected and the intruders removed in January 2025.
More than 10.5 million people had their data stolen, according to the Oregon state government.

Company Services and Breach Ranking

Conduent offers services including medical billing, automatic fee collection, and Medicaid screening for various companies and government agencies.

According to HIPPAJournal.com, which tracks medical service breaches, this hack ranks as the eighth largest healthcare data breach worldwide.

Notification to Victims

Conduent began sending out notices earlier this month to inform affected individuals that their information was accessed by malicious actors.

Summary

The breach exposed millions to risks, emphasizing the importance of cybersecurity in service providers handling sensitive personal data.

Author's summary: Over 10 million people affected by a 2024 Conduent hack are now being notified, highlighting a major breach in healthcare-related services and government data systems.

WFAA — 2025-11-01