NationalPublicData.com Hack Exposes a Nation’s Data

A great many readers this month reported receiving alerts that their Social Security Number, name, address and other personal information were exposed in a breach at a little-known but aptly-named consumer data broker called NationalPublicData.com. This post examines what we know about a breach that has exposed hundreds of millions of consumer records. We’ll also take a closer look at the data broker that got hacked — a background check company founded by an actor and retired sheriff’s deputy from Florida. Continue reading NationalPublicData.com Hack Exposes a Nation’s Data

Unconfirmed Hack of 2.9 Billion Records at National Public Data Sparks Media Frenzy Amid Lawsuits

National Public Data (NPD) is at the center of controversy with allegations of a massive data breach involving 2.9 billion records. Despite media coverage and a class action lawsuit, verifiable proof remains scarce
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Cost of a data breach 2024: Financial industry

According to the IBM Cost of a Data Breach 2024 report, the average global breach cost has reached $4.88 million — a significant increase over last year’s $4.45 million and the biggest jump since the pandemic. For financial industry enterprises, costs are even higher. Companies now spend $6.08 million dealing with data breaches, which is […]

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FBI Says It Is Investigating After Trump Campaign Said Sensitive Documents Were Hacked by Iran

The FBI is investigating allegations that sensitive documents from Donald Trump’s presidential campaign were stolen in a cyber intrusion.
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Data Breaches Are Costing Australian Organisations, IBM Report Reveals

IBM’s recent Cost of a Data Breach report found that the average cost of a data breach in Australia reached a record-high in 2024. Explore additional key findings and how the Australian government is mitigating these threats. Continue reading Data Breaches Are Costing Australian Organisations, IBM Report Reveals