Idealab Data Breach (2025): What Was Exposed & Free Credit Monitoring

✅ Official notice on file. Idealab filed this data breach notice with the California Attorney General on Jul 1, 2025. Compare it with the letter you received: the official copy is linked below.

View the official notice · Read the letter (PDF)

Idealab reported a data breach caused by an incident at a third-party vendor or service provider. The information involved includes Social Security number.

Key facts

Incident type Third-party vendor
Data exposed Social Security number
Letter sent Jul 1, 2025
Reported to California AG Jul 1, 2025
Company helpline 1-800-939-4170

Free credit monitoring

Idealab is offering 24 months of IDX at no cost to people who received the letter. Enroll at app.idx.us/account-creation/protect using the activation code printed on your letter.

What to do now

  1. Freeze your credit for free at Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, and request an IRS Identity Protection PIN at irs.gov to block fraudulent tax returns in your name.
  2. Get your free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and look for accounts you do not recognize.
  3. Call the Idealab helpline at 1-800-939-4170 if you have questions about your letter.

Timeline

  • Jul 1, 2025 — Notification letters sent
  • Jul 1, 2025 — Breach reported to the California Attorney General

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Source: notification letter and filing submitted by Idealab to the California Attorney General. BreachLetter is not affiliated with Idealab. Details extracted from the official letter; always follow the instructions in your own copy.