I received a data breach letter from The Washington Post — what should I do?

Follow the enrollment instructions for complimentary IDX services and monitor your financial accounts closely. You can also contact us to discuss your legal rights.

How do I submit a claim related to the The Washington Post data breach?

Complete our online claim-evaluation form or call the number on this page. We will confirm your eligibility and guide you through the next steps.

Am I eligible to join a lawsuit against The Washington Post?

You may qualify if your personal information was included in the breach notice dated November 12, 2025. Eligibility is determined after a free attorney review.

What information did the The Washington Post breach expose?

The company reports that names and Social Security numbers or tax ID numbers were accessed and acquired.

Did The Washington Post offer credit monitoring, and for how long?

Yes. Impacted individuals can enroll in complimentary identity-protection services through IDX. The notice did not specify the exact duration.

How many people were affected by The Washington Post breach?

The notification to the Maine Attorney General did not state the total number of affected individuals.

How can I get the official breach notice (PDF) for The Washington Post?

You can download it directly from the Maine Attorney General’s website using the link provided above or by clicking the navy-blue button in this article.

The Washington Post Data Breach: SSNs Exposed

By Join The Case · Published November 13, 2025 · Updated November 13, 2025 · 6 min read

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Dapeer Law, P.A., a top-rated class action law firm, is investigating the The Washington Post data breach. If you received notice that your information was exposed during this breach, you may be entitled to compensation. It's free to join our investigation to see if we can help you recover.

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On November 12, 2025, The Washington Post disclosed a cybersecurity incident that allowed an unauthorized party to access certain Oracle E-Business Suite data containing sensitive personal information. If you received a letter about this breach, you may qualify to pursue compensation and complimentary identity-protection services. Complete the form on this page or call us for a free, no-obligation case review.

Breach Snapshot

Company: The Washington Post
Breach window: July 10 – August 22, 2025
Discovered: October 27, 2025
Consumers notified: November 12, 2025
Data exposed: Name and Social Security number or tax ID number
Credit monitoring offered: Complimentary IDX identity-protection services (duration undisclosed)
Official notice: Maine Attorney General filing

Download Official Breach Notice (PDF)

What Happened

The Washington Post (The Washington Post) learned on October 27, 2025, that a threat actor claimed to have infiltrated its Oracle E-Business Suite environment. Forensic specialists were engaged immediately. Their investigation confirmed that, between July 10 and August 22, 2025, an unknown actor exploited a previously undisclosed Oracle vulnerability affecting multiple organizations, accessed the Post’s environment, and acquired certain data.

Information Involved

The review determined that the following personal information was accessed and taken without authorization:

Name
Social Security number (SSN) or tax identification number

Company Response

According to the notice, The Washington Post:

Secured its Oracle environment and applied Oracle’s security patches as soon as they were released.
Engaged external forensic experts to investigate the incident.
Provided written notification to affected individuals beginning November 12, 2025.
Offered complimentary identity-protection services through IDX.

Steps You Can Take Today

Enroll in the free IDX services using the instructions and unique code in your notification letter.
Monitor bank, credit-card, and insurance statements for unfamiliar activity.
Consider placing a fraud alert or security freeze with the major credit bureaus.
Exercise caution with unsolicited emails requesting personal information.

Your Legal Options

If your SSN or tax ID was compromised, you may suffer future identity theft or tax-refund fraud. U.S. privacy laws allow victims to pursue monetary relief and enhanced monitoring. Our data-breach team is investigating potential claims against The Washington Post. There are no out-of-pocket costs to participate—legal fees are only collected if we secure a recovery for you.

Company Overview

Below is publicly available information about the organization.

Website: washingtonpost.com
Headquarters: One Franklin Square, 1301 K Street NW, Washington, D.C., United States
Industry: Newspaper Publishing
Founded: 1877
Parent company: Nash Holdings
Workforce: Approximately 1,050 journalists
Privacy policy: View here
Contact page: Get support
Social profiles: LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram

Frequently Asked Questions

I received a data breach letter from The Washington Post — what should I do?: Follow the enrollment instructions for complimentary IDX services and monitor your financial accounts closely. You can also contact us to discuss your legal rights.
How do I submit a claim related to the The Washington Post data breach?: Complete our online claim-evaluation form or call the number on this page. We will confirm your eligibility and guide you through the next steps.
Am I eligible to join a lawsuit against The Washington Post?: You may qualify if your personal information was included in the breach notice dated November 12, 2025. Eligibility is determined after a free attorney review.
What information did the The Washington Post breach expose?: The company reports that names and Social Security numbers or tax ID numbers were accessed and acquired.
Did The Washington Post offer credit monitoring, and for how long?: Yes. Impacted individuals can enroll in complimentary identity-protection services through IDX. The notice did not specify the exact duration.
How many people were affected by The Washington Post breach?: The notification to the Maine Attorney General did not state the total number of affected individuals.
How can I get the official breach notice (PDF) for The Washington Post?: You can download it directly from the Maine Attorney General’s website using the link provided above or by clicking the navy-blue button in this article.