Social Security Number Breach: What to Know
Data Breach Impacts Millions
A recent data breach may have compromised the private information of millions of individuals. Hackers reportedly gained access to the National Public Data website, where sensitive details such as Social Security numbers (SSNs) were stored.
Legal Action Underway
A class action lawsuit has been filed alleging that billions of records, including SSNs, were accessed in the breach. The lawsuit claims that the breach was the result of inadequate security measures.
Unverified Claims
While the lawsuit alleges that all US citizens' SSNs were leaked, this claim remains unverified. Experts caution against spreading unfounded information and emphasize the need for accurate reporting.
Scale of the Breach
According to hackers, they obtained 29 billion personal records, including SSNs, from the National Public Data website. This massive trove of data is said to be available online.
Data Theft Claimed
The hacking group USDoD claims to have stolen 29 billion personal records, including SSNs, from the National Public Data website. However, the veracity of this claim is still under investigation.
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