Fresh information has surfaced regarding a breach at National Public Data (NPD), a consumer data broker that recently exposed the Social Security Numbers, addresses, and phone numbers of hundreds of millions of Americans online. KrebsOnSecurity has discovered that another NPD data broker, which shares access to the same consumer records, accidentally made its back-end database passwords publicly accessible in a file available on its homepage until today.
Please be aware that this is an abbreviated version of the data list. If you see your full name, the state you reside in, and the last two digits of your Social Security Number, take caution. If your phone number also matches, and all these details align perfectly, it is critical that you take immediate action to secure your information. If only your Social Security Number and name match, it’s still imperative to contact your bank, freeze your credit, and take all necessary steps to safeguard your identity.
