Overview

• The breach involved unencrypted data spanning three decades, affecting potentially millions of individuals.
• Hackers initially attempted to sell the data for $3.5 million before it was released on the dark web.
• Victims are advised to check their exposure using tools like 'Have I Been Pwned' and monitor credit reports regularly.
• Steps to protect oneself include freezing credit, using strong passwords, and enabling multi-factor authentication.
• A class-action lawsuit has been filed against National Public Data for failing to safeguard personal information.