Hackers stole Social Security numbers affecting nearly all Americans

- National Public Data (NPD) has confirmed a massive data breach, with hackers stealing Social Security numbers and other sensitive information from its servers. - The breach, attributed to a 'third-party bad actor,' reportedly affects nearly all Americans, with data leaks occurring in December 2023, April 2024, and summer 2024. - NPD, a fraud prevention company based in Florida, has cooperated with law enforcement and implemented additional security measures to prevent future breaches. - Affected users are advised to monitor their financial accounts and contact credit reporting agencies to place fraud alerts on their files. - At least eight lawsuits have been filed against NPD, alleging negligence and breaches of fiduciary duty, with claims that the stolen data was put up for sale on the dark web. Source: [NY Post](https://nypost.com/2024/08/19/business/national-public-data-admits-hackers-stole-social-security-numbers/)