National Public Data Hacked: Personal Information of Millions at Risk

National Public Data, a company specializing in background checks and fraud prevention, has experienced a significant data breach. The data collected by the company has reportedly fallen into the hands of a hacking group known as “USDoD,” which began selling access to the stolen information in April. The stolen data is said to include details of users from the US, UK, and Canada.

The company is now facing a class-action lawsuit, as reported by Bloomberg Law. The lawsuit was filed by Christopher Hoffman, a resident of California, after his identity protection service alerted him that his personal data had been compromised in the breach.

The scope of the data leak could be one of the largest ever recorded, though the full extent is still unconfirmed. National Public Data has not yet responded to requests for comment. However, in June, malware repository VX Underground reviewed the stolen data, which was initially on sale for $3.5 million.

VX Underground confirmed the authenticity of the massive 277.1GB uncompressed file, noting that the data included real and accurate information. They verified several individuals’ details, who consented to the search of their information. According to VX Underground, the stolen data encompasses Social Security numbers, full names, and user address hi

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