08/19/2024
PLEASE READ! MAJOR DATA BREACH!! MAJOR DATA BREACH!!!
EVERYONE WILL BE AFFECTED!!!
MAJOR DATA BREACH!!! THIS IS NO JOKE!
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YOU ARE ALL NOW EXPOSED DUE TO A HACKING GROUP CALLED "US DOD" MANAGED TO BREAK INTO THE SYSTEMS OF A COMPANY CALLED NATIONAL PUBLIC DATA! YOU MUST ACT NOW OR DEAL WITH THE CONSEQUENCES, WHICH I DON'T RECOMMEND. PLEASE READ BELOW FOR DETAILS!
Hereās what happened:
A hacking group called "US DOD" managed to break into the systems of a company called National Public Data.
These types of hacks happen all the time, but this oneās especially concerning.
National Public Data is who handles background checks - you know, the kind of checks that require all your sensitive information.
So we're not just talking about names and email addresses here. This breach exposed Social Security numbers, previous addresses, and even those security questions banks ask you when you forget your password.
You know, the ones like "What was the name of your first pet?" Yeah, those.
Bad news, because now hackers can link your SSN with your old addresses. Often, this is how identity is authenticated.
The scale of this breach is mind-boggling.
We're talking about the personal records of nearly 3 billion people potentially exposed. Yes, you read that right - billion with a 'B'.
This digital heist reportedly went down in April, and now there's even a class action lawsuit filed in a Florida federal court.
Nothing is Safe
Now, you might be wondering, "How do I know if I'm one of the unlucky 3 billion?"
Some people will wait for confirmation.
Donāt.
Assume the worst and take action.
So what can we do? The usual steps - credit monitoring, freezing your credit, and keeping a watchful eye on your accounts.
Tutorial: How to place or lift a security freeze on your credit report
https://bit.ly/FABFANATIC
Thatās the first step.
Also, thereās this: Create an official Social Security account (before a hacker beats you to it).
Hereās the official link:
https://www.ssa.gov/personal-record/update-contact-information
On that link, youāll be prompted to create an account with Login.gov.
Thereās a specific way to set it up so you KNOW itās secure.
Thatās the first step.
Also, thereās this: Create an official Social Security account (before a hacker beats you to it).
Hereās the official link:
https://www.ssa.gov/personal-record/update-contact-information
On that link, youāll be prompted to create an account with Login.gov.
Thereās a specific way to set it up so you KNOW itās secure.Thatās the first step.
Also, thereās this: Create an official Social Security account (before a hacker beats you to it).
Hereās the official link:
https://www.ssa.gov/personal-record/update-contact-information
On that link, youāll be prompted to create an account with Login.gov.
Thereās a specific way to set it up so you KNOW itās secure.
Learn how to place a credit freeze. This prevents any new credit accounts from being created in your name and helps prevent identity theft.