TransUnion reported a significant data breach in which hackers stole personal information from 4.4 million customers. The compromised data includes sensitive details that could potentially lead to identity theft and fraud. The company is working with law enforcement to investigate the breach and mitigate its impact on affected individuals.
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TransUnion has revealed a data breach that exposed the personal information of over 4.4 million consumers due to hackers accessing a third-party application linked to its US consumer support operations. While the specific data compromised remains unclear, the company assures that no credit information was accessed. This incident follows a previous breach in 2022 that involved a $15 million ransomware demand for stolen customer records.
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