Hackers allegedly stole 2.9 billion personal records, including Social Security numbers, from National Public Data, a background check company.
According to a lawsuit filed in Florida, a hacking group breached databases in April 2024, obtaining names, addresses, relatives, and Social Security numbers from the past three decades in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.
After attempting to sell the information, the group posted it online for free.
To safeguard your personal data, experts recommend taking these steps.