29 Billion People’s Personal Data May Be Up for Sale
Hackers Allegedly Stole 27 Billion Records from National Public Records
In April, cybersecurity company Hackmanac reported that the hacking group USDoD claimed to have stolen personal data of 29 billion people from National Public Records.
The stolen files reportedly include 27 billion records, each with a person’s full name, Social Security number, and former and complete addresses.
A class-action lawsuit has been filed in U.S. District Court in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
What’s in the News
The Data Breach
Hackers reportedly stole 29 billion people’s personal data from National Public Records.
The stolen data includes full names, Social Security numbers, former and complete addresses, and more.
The Lawsuit
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against National Public Records.
The lawsuit alleges that the company failed to protect its customers’ data.
The Impact
The data breach affects 29 billion people, including most Americans.
The stolen data could be used for identity theft, fraud, and other crimes.
Official Statements
National Public Records has not commented on the data breach.
The FBI is investigating the data breach.
Expert Opinions
Cybersecurity experts say that the data breach is “one of the most significant in history.”
They recommend that people freeze their credit and monitor their credit reports.
What You Can Do
If you are concerned that your data may have been compromised, you should:
- Freeze your credit.
- Monitor your credit reports.
- Report any suspicious activity to your bank and credit card companies.
You can also contact the Federal Trade Commission to report the data breach.
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