Hackers Say Every American’s Social Security Number Has Been Stolen

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Multiple news outlets report that hackers may have compromised the Social Security numbers of millions of Americans in a major data breach involving the theft of sensitive personal information from the data broker National Public Data.

The cybercriminal group, USDoD, announced on April 8 that they were selling a database containing the personal data of approximately 2.9 billion individuals for $3.5 million on a dark web forum.

This breach, which has led to a class-action lawsuit, raises concerns about potential increases in identity theft and fraud.

The compromised data includes names, mailing addresses, and Social Security numbers, with no encryption protecting this sensitive information.

In response to the breach, experts recommend that individuals monitor their credit reports and utilize dark web monitoring services.

The incident has also prompted scrutiny of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) regarding its ability to protect sensitive data.