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Florida Firm Fumbles: Millions’ Personal Data Now Dark Web Freebies
A Florida firm’s security blunder has led to the leak of billions of sensitive personal records, making them available on the dark web for fraudsters. National Public Data confirmed the breach, admitting the data was stolen and leaked, affecting millions in the US, UK, and…
Hot Take:
Well, it looks like cybercriminals are making a killing with data leaks, and NPD just became the latest victim. I guess it’s time to change your SSN, phone number, and maybe even your face?
Key Points:
- Florida firm NPD confirms massive data breach affecting millions.
- Stolen data includes names, Social Security numbers, addresses, and phone numbers.
- Data was initially sold for $3.5 million and later dumped for free on the dark web.
- Information includes 2.7 billion records but contains inaccuracies and duplicates.
- NPD is now cooperating with law enforcement and implementing stronger security measures.
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