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National Public Data Breach Exposes 2.9 Billion Records, Including Social Security Numbers

Aug 14, 2024, 06:01 PM

A massive data breach has reportedly exposed the personal information of nearly 3 billion people, with hackers allegedly stealing 2.9 billion records containing Social Security numbers, names, and other sensitive data. The breach is linked to National Public Data, a background check company, and the stolen information has been released on a hacking site. The USDoD hacking group is reportedly behind the breach, which potentially affects individuals in the US, UK, and Canada, and has sparked concerns about data privacy and security.