Urgent Alert: NPD Data Breach!
-- Check to see if your personal information has been compromised!
🚨 URGENT ALERT: NPD Data Breach 🚨
This post is brought to you by my husband, Dave, who is an IT Manager with over 30 years of experience and my personal Tech Expert. A massive security breach has occurred that could easily impact us all.
Take a moment to read the details below and immediately check if your or your loved ones' personal data has been compromised.
I want to bring your attention to a significant data breach that recently occurred. National Public Data (NPD), a company specializing in background checks, confirmed that it suffered a massive breach involving personal information on millions of Americans.
I personally found accurate records for me, my spouse, my father, and mother. The hackers have everything they need for identify theft on me and my loved ones!
Here’s what you need to know:
What Was Breached?
Names, email addresses, phone numbers, mailing addresses, AND Social Security numbers.
The Scale:
A staggering 2.9 billion records were compromised. You may note that there are not 2.9 billion people in the US, but there can be multiple records per person.
Why It Matters:
Financial institutions often use Social Security numbers for loans, credit cards, and investments. Having this information available to bad actors poses a serious risk.
What You Can Do:
Check If You’re Affected: Visit npd.pentester.com to see if your data is part of the breach.
Freeze Your Credit Reports: This adds an extra layer of protection. Visit each of the 3 major credit bureaus. Freezing your credit is FREE. Do not fall for the upgrades offered by these companies. The US Government passed a law that makes credit freezing free. Note – you need to do this for you and your spouse at each of the following sites:
Stay Vigilant: Watch for suspicious activity and phishing attempts.
Remember, your Social Security number doesn’t change, so protecting it is crucial. Let’s stay informed and take action to safeguard our personal data.
Feel free to share this with others—it’s essential that everyone knows about this breach. 🙏