In 2024, a data breach at National Public Data (NPD), a consumer data broker, exposed the personal information of millions of people, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and Social Security numbers. The breach, which started in December 2023 and was made public in August 2024, affected records in the US, UK, and Canada. NPD, owned by Jerico Pictures, Inc., had a security lapse that allowed cybercriminals access, and a hacker sold the stolen data online.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

• Scope of the Breach: The breach impacted an estimated 2.9 billion records. 

• Data Exposed: The exposed data included names, addresses, phone numbers, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and more. 

• Timeline: The breach occurred from December 2023 to at least April 2024, with the hacker selling the data online in April. NPD acknowledged the breach in August 2024. 

• Security Lapse: A security lapse in December 2023 allowed cybercriminals to access the system, and a separate incident where NPD's back-end database passwords were published further exacerbated the situation. 

• Impact: The breach has led to lawsuits and widespread concern about the security of personal data held by consumer data brokers like NPD. 

• NPD's Response: National Public Data has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. 

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