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Massive Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Information of Millions

National Public Data confirms hack compromising Social Security numbers, names, and addresses, leading to multiple lawsuits.

  • Hackers accessed 2.9 billion records, including Social Security numbers and personal details.
  • National Public Data, also known as Jerico Pictures, is facing eight class-action lawsuits.
  • Affected individuals are advised to monitor their financial accounts and consider credit freezes.
  • The breach, initially believed to affect 1.3 million, now appears far more extensive.
  • Tools are available for individuals to check if their information was compromised.
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