Hackers leak 2.7B data records with Social Security numbers

Hackers have leaked approximately 2.7 billion records containing sensitive personal information, including names, Social Security numbers, and physical addresses, on a hacking forum. The data is believed to originate from National Public Data, a company that aggregates and sells personal information for background checks and investigations. The breach was initially claimed by a threat actor known as USDoD, who attempted to sell the data for $3.5 million. However, the most recent leak was attributed to another actor named Fenice, who released the data for free. The leaked files total 277GB and include plaintext records, with some individuals confirming that their information, including that of deceased family members, was present. While the data may not represent every individual in the U.S., it raises significant privacy concerns, especially as it contains hundreds of millions of Social Security numbers. The breach has led to class action lawsuits against National Public Data for inadequate data protection. Affected individuals are advised to monitor their credit reports for fraudulent activity and remain vigilant against phishing attempts.

- Approximately 2.7 billion records of personal information were leaked.

- The data includes names, Social Security numbers, and physical addresses.

- The breach is linked to National Public Data, which sells personal information.

- Class action lawsuits have been filed against the company for data protection failures.

- Individuals are advised to monitor their credit reports and be cautious of phishing attempts.