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IDX Company, Ltd.

Controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2026

    Cognizant notifies individuals of data breach, offers identity theft cover

    Issue disclosure

    Cognizant notified affected individuals of a data security breach that occurred around April 21, 2026, involving their personal information. The company did not specify the number of people affected or the nature of the information involved, said it has no reason to believe the compromised information was misused, and offered 24 months of identity theft protection through IDX including credit and CyberScan monitoring, a $1 million insurance reimbursement policy and managed identity theft recovery services.

    Company response

    • Ongoing disclosure — Cognizant

      Nasdaq-listed Cognizant has notified affected individuals of a data security breach that occurred around April 21 this year.

    • Refund or compensation — Cognizant

      Cognizant offered affected individuals identity theft protection services through IDX for 24 months. The package includes credit and CyberScan monitoring, a $1 million insurance reimbursement policy and fully managed identity theft recovery services.

    Source excerpt

    • In a notification letter, Cognizant’s US entity informed individuals about a breach involving their personal information and expressed regret over the incident.
    • Cognizant offered affected individuals identity theft protection services through IDX for 24 months. The package includes credit and CyberScan monitoring, a $1 million insurance reimbursement policy and fully managed identity theft recovery services.
    • Nasdaq-listed Cognizant has notified affected individuals of a data security breach that occurred around April 21 this year.
    Source

  2. 2026

    Cognizant notifies customers of data breach from April 21, 2026

    Issue disclosure

    Cognizant notified customers of a data breach from April 21, 2026, that may have exposed personal information including Social Security numbers, stating there was no evidence of misuse so far. A cybercrime group, CoinbaseCartel, reportedly took responsibility. Cognizant offered identity theft protection services through IDX, including 24 months of credit and CyberScan monitoring, a $1 million insurance reimbursement policy, and fully managed ID theft recovery services.

    Company response

    • Ongoing disclosure — Cognizant

    • Refund or compensation — Cognizant

      However, the IT firm has also offered identity theft protection services through IDX, a data breach and recovery services expert. IDX identity protection services include: 24 months of credit and CyberScan monitoring, a $1 million insurance reimbursement policy, and fully managed ID theft recovery services.

    Source excerpt

    • According to media reports, a cybercrime group CoinbaseCartel took responsibility for the data breach. The incident exposed Social Security numbers as well as other personal information.
    • However, the IT firm has also offered identity theft protection services through IDX, a data breach and recovery services expert. IDX identity protection services include: 24 months of credit and CyberScan monitoring, a $1 million insurance reimbursement policy, and fully managed ID theft recovery services.
    Source