Breachesby GlyphRoot Insurance
Disclosed Mar 20, 2025Settled
Quote tool breach exposed 45,000 New Yorkers' license data; USD 975,000 NY AG
Although Root does not sell insurance in New York, weaknesses in its online quoting application let data thieves obtain driver's license numbers of about 45,000 New Yorkers. It paid USD 975,000 in penalties.
What is known
| People affected | Not stated in the sources we have |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Attack | Hacking |
| Data exposed | Government IDsDates of birth |
| Sector | Insurance · US |
| Status | Settled |
| Lawsuit or fine | USD 975,000 NY AG penalty (March 2025) (about $975K) |
Sources
Notices filed
Other breaches at Root Insurance
History of this record
First recordedby seedSource
First seen 2026-09-25 (Research), confirmed by Research. Record counts are as reported. Not legal advice.