Massive Data Breach Exposes Nearly 3 Billion Records

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

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.