A staggering 80% of Americans reported receiving at least one data breach notice in the past year, with 40% getting three to five alerts, according to a 2025 survey by the Identity Theft Resource Center. The most recent wave includes breaches tied to Conduent, a New Jersey-based company handling billing for health insurers and government agencies. Exposed data may include names, Social Security numbers, and medical records, raising fears of fraudulent accounts or medical identity theft.

Over 3,300 breaches were reported in 2025 alone, overwhelming consumers with paperwork and prompting experts to warn against dismissing these letters.