TransUnion Hit Again: Hacker Releases 2022 Database with 59,000 Records

59,000 records from TransUnion's 2022 database have been leaked by hacker USD0D. Learn more about the breach and how you can protect yourself. #DataBreach #Cybersecurity #TransUnion

Sam Bent

Aug 24, 2024 - 1 min read

Company Overview: TransUnion

TransUnion is one of the major consumer credit reporting agencies, operating globally to provide credit information and risk management services. With a vast database containing personal and financial details of millions of individuals, the company is a critical player in the financial sector.

Breach Details

Threat Actor: USD0D
Date of Breach Announcement: September 17, 2023
Data Leaked: 59,000 records
Year of Data: 2022
Database Size: 59k rows
Public Release: A database containing 59,000 records from TransUnion, dating from 2022, was leaked on a popular breach forum. The database was made available for download via a link posted by the hacker.

Threat Actor Profile: USD0D

USD0D is a notorious hacker known for targeting large organizations and leaking sensitive data. Previously linked to breaches involving InfraGard and Airbus, USD0D claims not to be affiliated with any nation-state actors such as Russia, as emphasized in the featured article titled, "I'm Not Pro-Russia and I'm Not a Terrorist!"