In what could be one of the most significant data breaches in recent memory, the Social Security numbers of millions of Americans might have been compromised. This alarming situation emerged after a well-known hacking group allegedly stole a massive trove of sensitive personal information from a prominent data broker.
The breach first came to light on April 8, when the cybercriminal group known as USDoD listed a database titled “National Public Data” for sale on a dark web forum. According to a complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the database reportedly contains the personal information of a staggering 2.9 billion individuals. The group set the asking price for this highly sensitive data at $3.5 million.
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The scale of this breach is enormous, with personal information potentially at risk for nearly 3 billion people worldwide. This data includes names, mailing addresses, and Social Security numbers, making it a goldmine for identity thieves and fraudsters.
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