Educational services company Kaplan has disclosed a significant data breach that compromised sensitive personal information of more than 230,000 individuals. The cybersecurity incident occurred in fall 2024 and involved the exposure of Social Security numbers and driver's license numbers, according to notifications filed with state regulators.
The breach notification indicates that sensitive financial and identity information was accessed, creating substantial risk for affected individuals. Social Security numbers and driver's license data represent high-value targets for cybercriminals and can enable identity theft, financial fraud, and other malicious activities.