Heard of LexisNexis? They know all about you, even though you never agreed to be in their database. And now, so do hackers, after a massive data breach exposed sensitive info on over 364,000 people. I only send a Current Alert when something big happens. This is big, folks.

This security alert is free to you in partnership with Incogni. More on their privacy-saving service below. — Kim

While you were opening gifts last Christmas, hackers were busy unwrapping something of their own: your personal information.

Yep, the data broker LexisNexis Risk Solutions just fessed up to a breach that happened on Dec. 25. That it takes so long for these data brokers to let people know is ludicrous. 

Over 364,000 people got their personal info exposed. You’ve probably never dealt with LexisNexis directly, but they know all about you. Let’s break it down and help you take back control.

🪪 What was stolen?

Cybercriminals got their hands on names, phone numbers, home and email addresses, birth dates, driver’s licenses, Social Security numbers and probably a lot more they haven’t admitted to yet. All scraped from a GitHub account LexisNexis used for software development. Yikes.

LexisNexis says their main systems weren’t hacked. But come on, this is more than enough to open accounts in your name, drain your bank account or even file false tax returns. There’s already a potential class action lawsuit in the works.

👉 Check your LexisNexis report

Head to the LexisNexis Consumer Center website and fill out a form. They will need your Social Security number and date of birth. When your report finally arrives by U.S. mail, read it carefully. If there’s a mistake, file a dispute.

🔎 Wait, what else do data brokers know?

LexisNexis’ database is massive: around 3.8 petabytes of data. Translation: That’s about 790 times the size of Wikipedia. And they’re not even the biggest fish in this pond.

Here’s just a taste of what data brokers collect:

• How many kids you have
• Your salary and pay range
• Online shopping habits
• What kind of car you drive
• Health conditions and prescriptions
• Court records, like verdicts and settlements
• Your driving behavior (like how hard you brake)

I’m not trying to freak you out. Most folks have no idea they’re being tracked this way. 

🔒 Take back your privacy

Sure, you could try contacting every data broker like LexisNexis to get your personal info wiped. But there are thousands of them, and they don’t exactly roll out the red carpet. They make it confusing on purpose.

Even if this latest breach didn’t hit you, don’t get too comfortable. Hackers are getting smarter, faster and sneakier. For every major breach I tell you about, dozens more happen quietly with your info in the crosshairs. It’s not a matter of if it affects you. It’s when.

This is why I trust Incogni. It’s a powerful tool that automatically forces data brokers to delete the data they have on you. You don’t have to lift a finger. Incogni does the legwork, sending out legal removal requests on your behalf. Plus, Incogni puts you on data suppression lists, so they can’t legally put your info back. Love that.

I’ve already had more than 1,400 records removed. Total game changer.

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