27 Billion Records Exposed in Alleged Background Check Company Hack

What Happened?

In April 2024, cybersecurity company Hackmanac reported a data breach at a background check company.

The hacker claimed to have stolen 27 billion records, each containing a person's full name and other personal information.

A lawsuit filed in August alleges that the plaintiff received an alert about the breach from an identity theft protection company in July.

What Data Was Exposed?

• Full names
• Other personal information

The data dump reportedly includes 27 billion records of personal information for:

• U.S. citizens
• Residents of other countries

What's Being Done?

The company is investigating the breach and has notified affected individuals.

The FBI is also investigating the hack.

What Can You Do?

• Monitor your credit reports for any unauthorized activity.
• Freeze your credit to prevent unauthorized access to your credit.
• Consider signing up for an identity theft protection service.

If you believe you are a victim of this breach, you should contact the company and report the incident to the FBI.

In Conclusion

This alleged hack is a reminder of the importance of protecting your personal information.

Be aware of the risks and take steps to safeguard your identity.

Sources:

• Hackmanac: 27 Billion Records Exposed in Alleged Background Check Company Hack
• Bleeping Computer: Alleged Hack at Background Check Company Grabs 27 Billion Records
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