2.9 billion data records from National Public Data allegedly leaked on a hacking forum containing names and Social Security numbers.
National Public Data, a company that collects personal data to resell and process background checks, is the target of a proposed class action lawsuit alleging it is the source of a massive data leak that includes information like Social Security numbers and more on reportedly “3 billion people,” according to Bloomberg Law. As reported by BleepingComputer, the alleged stolen database was offered for sale on the dark web in April by a hacker group known as USDoD for $3.5 million.
If you’ve received an alert that your information is included in the data leak, other than keeping an eye out for any suspicious activity on your credit report, BleepingComputer also warns people to be vigilant of scams and phishing attacks using leaked information that might try to get you to reveal more private info. Have I Been Pwned operator Troy Hunt has experience looking at similar data leaks.
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