Data Breach
National Public Data Data Breach
2900.0M records exposed • April 2024
A background check company got hacked and lost 2.9 billion records. Almost every American's Social Security number was exposed in one of the biggest breaches ever.
What Happened
A hacker stole nearly 3 billion records from National Public Data, a background check company. The data included Social Security numbers for most Americans.
Attack method: Database exfiltration
What Data Was Exposed
Names, Social Security numbers, Addresses, Phone numbers, Email addresses
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What to Do If You're Affected
- 1.
Freeze your credit immediately
- 2.
Get an IRS Identity Protection PIN
- 3.
Sign up for SSA account to prevent fraud
- 4.
Monitor all financial accounts closely
Lessons for Businesses
- • Data brokers collect massive amounts of sensitive data
- • Social Security numbers need better protection
- • Background check companies are high-value targets
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