Data Breach at National Public Data: 29 Billion Social Security Numbers Compromised
Urgent Update: Check if Your SSN Has Been Compromised
An alarming data breach has been confirmed at National Public Data, with the notorious hacking group USDoD claiming to have stolen the personal records of 29 billion individuals.
Protect Your Identity: What You Need to Know
How to Determine if Your SSN Is Compromised
- Monitor your credit reports for any unauthorized activity.
- Check for suspicious emails or text messages requesting personal information.
- Be wary of phone calls from unknown numbers asking for your SSN.
Steps to Protect Yourself
- Freeze your credit to prevent identity theft.
- Set up a fraud alert with the credit bureaus.
- Report the breach to the Social Security Administration.
- Change your passwords and enable two-factor authentication.
Background on the Breach
WEB Secure, a provider of hardware-protected secure storage, confirmed the data breach involving the theft of sensitive information from National Public Data.
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