Social Security Numbers and Personal Data of Billions Stolen in Massive Cyber Attack
Billions of Records Exposed
A staggering 3 billion personal records, including Social Security numbers and physical addresses, have been breached in a massive cyber attack targeting the National Public Data website.
Unprecedented Breach
This breach is unprecedented in scale, as it affects nearly every American citizen. Hackers gained access to sensitive information that could lead to identity theft, fraud, and other financial crimes.
Timeline of Events
- April 2023: Hackmanac reports the theft of 29 billion records from National Public Data.
- June 2023: Pentester discovers additional exposed personal data.
- July 2023: A cybersecurity expert claims the US Department of Defense is selling the 29 billion stolen records.
Lawsuit Filed
A South Florida-based company has filed a lawsuit alleging that hackers stole their Social Security data. This legal action highlights the potential consequences of the breach.
What to Do
If you believe you may have been affected by this breach, you should take the following steps:
- Monitor your credit reports for suspicious activity.
- Freeze your credit to prevent unauthorized access to your accounts.
- Consider signing up for identity theft protection services.
- Contact your local law enforcement agency if you suspect any fraudulent activity.
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