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Tech Brewed · March 4 · 3 min

LexisNexis Breach: Government and Business Accounts Targeted in Recent Cyberattack

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Tech Brewed, where we dive into the biggest stories shaping the technology landscape. In this episode, host Greg Doig breaks down the recent LexisNexis data breach that sent shockwaves through legal, corporate, and government offices. While LexisNexis confirmed the breach was limited to older servers with mostly outdated information, the hack exposed millions of database entries—including names, emails, phone numbers, and job roles of around 400,000 users, as well as connections to U.S. government accounts. Greg Doig unpacks what businesses need to know, how to protect themselves, and why vigilance is more important than ever in today’s digital world. Tune in to get the facts, learn what steps to take, and stay ahead of emerging threats. Malwarebytes The cybersecurity protection you need Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Subscribe to the weekly tech newsletter at https://gregdoig.com

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Welcome to Tech Brewed, where we dive into the biggest stories shaping the technology landscape. In this episode, host Greg Doig breaks down the recent LexisNexis data breach that sent shockwaves through legal, corporate, and government offices. While LexisNexis confirmed the breach was limited to older servers with mostly outdated information, the hack exposed millions of database entries—including names, emails, phone numbers, and job roles of around 400,000 users, as well as connections to U.S. government accounts. Greg Doig unpacks what businesses need to know, how to protect themselves, and why vigilance is more important than ever in today’s digital world. Tune in to get the facts, learn what steps to take, and stay ahead of emerging threats.

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