Prudential Financial data breach impacts 2.5 million people, not 36,000 as first thought

In February 2024 Prudential Financial disclosed a ransomware attack and ensuing data breach that ultimately impacted approximately 2.5 million individuals (initially reported as 36,000); exposed data reportedly includes full names and driver's license/non-driving identification numbers, and the company is offering 24 months of identity and credit monitoring via Kroll. The piece also provides general post-breach protection advice for affected customers.