08/17/2024
Wow!
A hacking group known as USDoD has reportedly released a large portion of sensitive personal data stolen from National Public Data, onto an online marketplace. The breach, which allegedly exposed the records of 2.9 billion individuals from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, includes Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, and phone numbers.
Initially, the group attempted to sell the stolen data for $3.5 million; however a member of the group recently made much of the information freely available on a hacker forum. Security experts warn that this data release could lead to widespread identity theft and fraud. Experts advise individuals to freeze their credit files with major credit bureaus to protect themselves from potential fraud.
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