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Data Disaster: 3 Billion Hit by Gigantic Background Check Breach!
Nearly 3 billion people hit by a massive data breach at National Public Data. Your info might be on the dark web, and you wouldn’t even know it!
Hot Take:
Looks like National Public Data really took the “public” part of their name a bit too seriously, huh? Who knew they’d be so generous with our personal info!
Key Points:
- A class action lawsuit reveals a massive data breach at National Public Data.
- The breach affected 2.9 billion people and was orchestrated by the hacker group USDoD.
- Exposed data includes names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and family details.
- Victims may be unaware their data was compromised as the company scrapes non-public information without consent.
- The hackers posted the data on a dark web forum in April, seeking $3.5 million from potential buyers.
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