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
- U.S. Department of Justice: Former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California Joins Reed Smith LLP in San
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