Tungsten Automation Reports Breach of 5,556 Records

On May 27, 2025, Tungsten Automation Corporation (formerly known as Kofax, Inc.) discovered a data breach that affected at least 5,556 individuals across the United States, The incident occurred on May 20, 2025 when an unauthorized actor gained access to internal systems.

The data breach compromised personally identifiable information (PII), which could include names, contact information, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver's license or state ID numbers and financial information.

According to disclosures filed with the California and Maine Attorneys General, the company identified unauthorized access to certain systems but has not specified the exact types of consumer information that were exposed. As of this writing, the company has not detailed whether personally identifiable information (PII) or protected health information (PHI) was involved.

The breach was reported to the Maine Attorney General’s office and the California Attorney General’s office on Aug. 22, 2025. Tungsten Automation Corporation began notifying affected individuals by mail on the same day.

Tungsten Automation Corporation (f/k/a Kofax, Inc.)'s response

In addition to required state and federal disclosures, Tungsten Automation has offered a complimentary two-year membership to Experian IdentityWorks for affected individuals. Services include credit monitoring, identity restoration support, and up to $1 million in identity theft insurance.

If you receive a notice from Tungsten Automation about this breach, you may want to:

• Sign up for the free credit monitoring and identity protection services, offered by the company.
• Monitor your credit reports and financial accounts for any unusual activity.
• Be alert for phishing emails or phone calls that may use your exposed information.
• Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with major credit bureaus.

More information about the company can be found on the Tungsten Automation website.