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8mo ago

Massive Data Breach Exposes Nearly 3 Billion Records

Hackers infiltrated National Public Data, compromising sensitive information of billions worldwide

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Nearly 3 billion people have been affected by a previously unknown data breach at a background check company.
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Overview

  • The breach, which occurred in April 2024, was only recently disclosed to the public.
  • Hackers accessed full names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and other personal details.
  • National Public Data allegedly collected data from non-public sources without user consent.
  • The stolen data was listed for sale on the dark web for $3.5 million.
  • Victims are advised to use identity theft protection services to mitigate potential risks.