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Cybercriminals May Have Stolen the Personal Data of Billions

What Happened?

A hacking group claims to have stolen 29 billion personal records from National Public Data, a background check site. The data allegedly includes Social Security numbers, addresses, phone numbers, and more.

Who Is Affected?

The breach may affect every American, as the data includes the Social Security numbers of nearly every adult in the United States.

What's Being Done?

The FBI is investigating the breach and National Public Data has taken down its website.

What You Should Do

Here are steps you can take to protect yourself:

• Freeze your credit to prevent fraud.
• Monitor your credit reports for suspicious activity.
• Be wary of phishing emails or phone calls asking for your personal information.

Additional Information

For more information on the data breach, you can visit the websites of the FBI or the National Public Data.

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