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Recent events have highlighted the vulnerabilities that still exist in our digital infrastructure. One such incident is the data breach involving National Public Data (NPD), a background check company. This breach, initially revealed in a class-action lawsuit, has now escalated, affecting billions of personal records. This blog delves into the details of this breach, its implications, and the lessons we can learn from it.
The Breach Unveiled
The NPD data breach first came to light when a class-action lawsuit revealed that around 2.7 billion personal records had been compromised. These records included sensitive information such as Social Security numbers and previous addresses. The breach was initially considered contained, but recent developments have shown otherwise.
A hacker named Fenice recently posted a more complete version of the stolen data on a popular hacking forum. This new development has exacerbated the situation, making it one of the worst data breaches in history. The data appears to have been taken from an old backup, indicating that it might have been stored insecurely for years.
The Impact