National Public Data (NPD) Impacts at Least 1.3M Individuals
National Public Data has confirmed a data breach potentially exposing sensitive personal information including Social Security numbers, prompting concerns and calls for vigilance among consumers
National Public Data (NPD) Impacts at Least 1.3M Individuals
A major data breach at National Public Data (NPD) has potentially exposed the personal information of millions of Americans. While initial reports suggested up to 2.9 billion records may have been compromised, NPD has confirmed a more limited breach affecting 1.3 million individuals in the United States.
According to SecurityWeek:
“National Public Data (NPD) has confirmed suffering a data breach, but the company says the incident only affects 1.3 million people in the US. […] The breach occurred on December 30, 2023. It was discovered by NPD on the same date.”
The compromised data reportedly includes names, email addresses, phone numbers, Social Security numbers, and mailing addresses. This sensitive personal information could potentially be used for identity theft and other fraudulent activities.
While NPD claims the breach is limited to 1.3 million individuals, security researchers have noted discrepancies between the company’s disclosure and data being circulated on hacking forums. The full scope of the breach remains unclear at this time.
If you’re concerned your information may have been exposed in this breach, Pentester has created a free online tool to check if your Social Security number was leaked. You can access the tool here: https://npd.pentester.com/
Steps To Take to Protect Your Private Information
Even if your information doesn’t appear to be compromised, it’s a good idea to take steps to protect yourself in the wake of this breach:
- Monitor your credit reports and financial accounts for suspicious activity
- Be extra vigilant about phishing attempts and unsolicited communications
- Use strong, unique passwords and enable two-factor authentication where possible
As more details emerge about this breach, we’ll continue to provide updates on the situation and recommendations for protecting your personal information.
CinchOps – Keeping You Informed
For those seeking a more comprehensive assessment of their digital footprint, CinchOps offers dark web scanning services upon request. These scans can help identify if any of your personal information is being traded or sold on the dark web, potentially uncovering compromised data from this breach or others you may not be aware of.
Given the severity of this breach, for a limited time CEO’s and business owners in the Greater Houston area can request a free dark web scan via the “I Need IT Support Now” link by selecting “Dark Web Scan” from the “How Can We Help” options.
Remember, staying informed and proactive is key to protecting your digital identity in today’s interconnected world. If you have any concerns about your personal data security, don’t hesitate to reach out to CinchOps for guidance and support.
Related Links
NPD: https://nationalpublicdata.com/Breach.html
SecurityWeek: https://www.securityweek.com/national-public-data-says-breach-impacts-1-3-million-people/
Wired: https://www.wired.com/story/national-public-data-breach-leak/
KrebsonSecurity: https://krebsonsecurity.com/2024/08/national-public-data-published-its-own-passwords/
