Update to the MASSIVE data breach story Ellen K reported in top news, the one in which a hacking group has obtained the Social Security numbers of nearly EVERY American! A new website has been created, NPD.PENTESTER.COM. The website was tested by KTLA's very own Tech Reporter, Rich DeMuro. He...

Is Your Social Security Number Part Of The Massive Data Breach? Check Here!

A massive data breach has Americans worried about their private info getting into the wrong hands, but a pair of newly released websites could make it easier to find out if you’re affected. The breach concerns a little-known company called National Public Data, which performs background checks on US...

Is Your SSN in the National Public Data Breach? Here's How to Find Out

The Hill

(NEXSTAR) — Billions in personal information records may have been exposed in an April data breach, a recent lawsuit has alleged, prompting warnings from identity experts. A class action lawsuit filed in Florida claims a hacking group was able to access the database of National Public Data (NPD), a background check company that provides access to data “from various public record databases, court records, state and national databases and other repositories nationwide.”

Was your data leaked in massive breach?: How to know, and what to do now

TechRadar

National Public Data has finally confirmed it suffered a massive data breach that resulted in the theft and subsequent public leaking of millions of sensitive personal records.The compromised information leaked includes names, Social Security numbers, email addresses, home addresses, and phone numbers for individuals living in the US, Canada, and the UK.An estimated 2.9 billion records have reportedly been circulating the dark web since April 2024, highlighting the scale and scope of the breach at the background check service.
Nearly three billion personal records leaked
National Public Data, which collects public records at various government levels, confirmed that the breach occurred in...

National Public Data finally confirms it was hit by data breach — and that millions of users are at risk

A major data breach that reportedly includes Social Security numbers has put many people on edge about identity theft and the possibility that their personal information has been exposed online. National Public Data, a background check and public records company, is facing a flurry of class action lawsuits about the...

Was Every American's Social Security Number Really Just Hacked?

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

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USA TODAY

National Public Data, a company that compiles public information to supply background checks, has confirmed it suffered a data breach.

National Public Data confirms massive data breach included Social Security numbers

North Dakota State

Did you catch the latest data breach yet? The one could be huge if not checked, and fast! Yahoo Finance reported last week that National Public Data (NPD) disclosed a shocking data breach that has compromised the personal information of billions of Americans. The breach, which took place in the latter part of last year, is suspected to have impacted records that date back at least three decades and exposed sensitive data, such as Social Security numbers.

Immediate Action Needed for North Dakota Residents After Massive Data Breach

When you get an email or see a headline telling you there has been a data breach at a company you do business with, the natural instinct may be to roll your eyes and go about your day. In the first half of 2024, more than a billion people saw...

'The worst thing you can do' after a data breach, according to a cybersecurity expert

Tom's Guide

Hackers used compromised credentials to gain access to sensitive health data from HealthEquity, which administers health savings accounts for patients in the US.

4.3 million people hit in massive healthcare data breach with full names, addresses and SSNs exposed online — what to do now

Wisconsin State

Park Dental, which has more than 50 offices in Minnesota and Wisconsin, recently experienced a data breach potentially involving patient information. The practice said that on Jan. 23, it became aware of unauthorized activity on a limited number of employee email accounts. The practice said it immediately took steps to secure the email accounts and engaged third-party cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident.

50-office dental group experiences data breach

Information from a hacking group and a class action lawsuit document sourced by Bloomberg Law reported that a recent data breach of 2.9 billion personal records leaked sensitive information, such as Social Security numbers. But until now, National Public Data (NPD) had not officially confirmed the breach or the number of affected users.

Major data breach involved ‘only’ 1.3 million people

Maine State

The data breach at National Public Data may fortunately have been a lot smaller than initially thought, according to a new report filed by the company with the Maine Attorney General’s Office detailing the incident.Initially, it was reported that an estimated 2.9 billion records were circulating on the dark web since April 2024, with compromised information including names, Social Security numbers, email addresses, home addresses, and phone numbers for individuals living in the US, Canada, and the UK.Now, in the filing submitted to the Maine Attorney General, the data broker claims “just” 1.3 million people were actually affected by the...

National Public Data says "only" 1.3 million users at risk, but that it leaked its own password

Kiplinger

Here's what you need to know about a data breach at Change Healthcare that had wide impacts this year.

Change Healthcare Data Breach: What to Know for Your Social Security Number and More

Florida State

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Massive Data Breach Exposed Social Security Numbers of Most US Citizens, Floridians Among The Harder Hit After Several State-Wide Breachs. Fort Lauderdale, FL. A staggering 2.5 billion information data breach has left the majority of US citizens with Social Security numbers vulnerable to identity theft and financial exploitation. The breach, believed to have occurred in recent months, exposed the sensitive personal data of millions of Americans, with Floridians being among the harder hit after several state-wide breaches.

Millions of Floridians are Caught-Up in the Massive Data Breach: Here's How to Check & What to Do

Colorado State

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The Shade Room

Roomies, hackers have reportedly stolen the social security numbers and personal data of 2.9 billion people. Furthermore, a lawsuit filed on August 1 asserted the claim. RELATED: BK Lobster CEO Accused Of Stealing From Black Entrepreneurs With Fake Franchises | TSR Investigates More What The Recently Filed Lawsuit Alleges About The Hackers A copy of the [...]
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Yikes! Lawsuit Alleges Hackers Reportedly Stole Social Security Numbers & Personal Data Of 2.9B People

Scripps News

A lawsuit claims 2.9 billion people may have gotten their personal information stolen, including social security numbers, addresses, phone numbers and dates of birth.

Cybersecurity expert urges consumers to take precautions after massive data breach

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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How to see if your Social Security number was included in latest data breach

Hackers claim they stole 2.9 billion personal records in North America. If true, virtually every American is included in some way. Experts warn it could fuel...

How to see if your Social Security number was included in latest data breach

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