Transunion announces data breach affecting 4.4 million consumers
In a recent cyber incident, TransUnion, one of the three major credit reporting agencies in the United States, announced that more than 4 million people's data was exposed. The hack, which occurred on TransUnion's U.S. consumer support operations, was conducted by an unidentified third-party.
The specific method used by the hackers to access the third-party application remains undisclosed. However, it is known that the hack did not involve TransUnion's core credit database or credit reports.
The name of the third-party application involved in the TransUnion hack remains undisclosed. Reports suggest that the hackers may have tricked employees into opening up the respective employers' Salesforce databases. A representative from Salesforce did not respond to a request for comment.
The cyber incident was recently revealed, as stated in a letter dated this week and posted on Maine's attorney general's website. Maine is legally requiring disclosures for certain kinds of breaches affecting its residents.
This hack on TransUnion is one of the recent waves of compromises affecting U.S. corporations. The implications of this breach are significant, as the exposed data could potentially be used for identity theft and other malicious activities.
TransUnion has yet to release a statement detailing the steps they are taking to address the breach and protect the affected individuals. It is advised for all TransUnion customers to monitor their credit reports closely and take necessary precautions to safeguard their personal information.
