A class action lawsuit alleges that hackers stole 2.9 billion personal records from National Public Data, exposing sensitive information like Social Security numbers and addresses. The breach highlights the growing threat of data breaches and the importance of strong online security.
This year witnessed some record-breaking data breach es that garnered public attention. Hackers accessed highly sensitive information, including Social Security numbers and credit card numbers. One of the most significant breaches involved National Public Data (NPD), also known as Jerico Pictures. Hackers allegedly stole 2.9 billion personal records, including full names, addresses, and relative information, which were leaked to the dark web.
A class action lawsuit was filed against NPD, demanding the implementation of a threat-management system, database scanning, and a third-party assessment of their cybersecurity network for the next decade. The breach, which potentially occurred in April, was reported to affected users around July 24th by an identity theft protection service provider. The lawsuit alleges that unencrypted personal information might have been the cause of the breach. This incident highlights the importance of online security and the need for individuals to protect their data by creating strong passwords and using robust security measures
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