Massive Data Breach Exposes Personal Info of 2.9 Billion People
No matter how careful you are online, your data can still end up in the wrong hands. Case in point: a recent breach exposed the personal data of 2.9 billion people. This came to light through a class action lawsuit filed earlier this month. The exposed data belongs to National Public Data, a firm specializing in background checks and fraud prevention.
Hackers, known as USDoD, stole the data, which includes full names, addresses, Social Security Numbers, and more. They then tried to sell it on the dark web for $3.5 million. The data, collected through scraping from non-public sources, affects people worldwide.
One plaintiff, alerted by an identity theft protection service, is demanding that National Public Data dispose of the scraped information securely and compensate victims. Meanwhile, those affected should monitor their mail for breach notifications, stay vigilant against phishing attacks, and watch their financial accounts for suspicious activity.
WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
This massive data breach is a big deal for anyone in transportation and logistics. Your industry relies heavily on data for everything from route planning to supply chain management. If a company like National Public Data can be hacked, it’s a reminder that your own systems need top-notch security. Protecting your data helps maintain trust with clients and partners and prevents disruptions.
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Data security is non-negotiable. In logistics, safeguarding information is just as crucial as keeping your trucks on the road. A breach like this shows that strong cybersecurity measures are a must to avoid chaos and protect your reputation.
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