Residents of Illinois are facing a serious threat following a recent class-action lawsuit revealing a massive data breach. According to reports, a background check company has compromised nearly 3 billion Social Security numbers, affecting every citizen in the state.
This alarming breach involves the hacker group USDoD, who claimed to have accessed sensitive data from National Public Data, a company that conducts background checks.
The breach reportedly involved scraping data from other sources without consent, leading to unauthorized possession of personal information.
For individuals, this breach poses a significant risk. Experts recommend vigilant monitoring of bank accounts and credit reports to detect any suspicious activity. If confirmed, this breach could lead to widespread identity theft and financial fraud.
For more detailed information on this issue and to stay updated, visit Yahoo News and Los Angeles Times.
Staying informed and proactive is crucial in protecting your personal information amidst such security threats.
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