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5 worst data breaches of 2024 — including the mother of all breaches

There were dozens of data breaches this year, and these five were the ones that affected the largest number of people.

The top 10 data breaches of 2024

The top 10 data breaches of 2024

It's time to look back at all the biggest data breaches we saw this year

Not to alarm you, but your Social Security number is already leaked

Not to alarm you, but your Social Security number is already leaked

‘The basic information of most adults in the United States, and in many other parts of the world, is already widely available,’ one identifty theft expert told Justin Rohrlich

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National Public Data files for bankruptcy after massive data breach put "hundreds of millions" at risk

The company is facing numerous class-action lawsuits following major data breach earlier in 2024.

Should You Freeze Your Credit Amid National Public Data, Change Healthcare Breaches?

With data breaches in the news from National Public Data and Change Healthcare, people are wondering if they should freeze their credit.

National Public Data says "only" 1.3 million users at risk, but that it leaked its own password

A new report filed with the Maine Attorney General puts the number of affected people at 1.3 million.

National Public Data finally confirms it was hit by data breach — and that millions of users are at risk

National Public Data confirms 2.9 billion records were leaked in April after a breach in December 2023.

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Massive leak of US personal information shows up on hacking forum, including almost 2.7 billion records

Massive leak of US personal information shows up on hacking forum, including almost 2.7 billion records

Almost 2.7 billion records containing names, addresses, and even Social Security numbers of US residents has shown up as a free download on a popular hacking forum.

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Nearly 3 Billion People Hacked in National Public Data Breach. What You Need to Know

Nearly 3 Billion People Hacked in National Public Data Breach. What You Need to Know

A database of almost 3 billion people's personal information stolen from National Public Data, a background checking company, was for sale on the dark web for $3.5 million.

One of the biggest data breaches ever leaks details on billions of users — here's what we know so far

One of the biggest data breaches ever leaks details on billions of users — here's what we know so far

Personal information of billions of victims listed for sale online by cybercriminals.

2.9 billion hit in one of the largest data breaches ever — full names, addresses and SSNs exposed

2.9 billion hit in one of the largest data breaches ever — full names, addresses and SSNs exposed

Class action lawsuit in Florida has revealed that hackers stole a database full of sensitive information on 2.9 billion people before they tried selling it on the dark web.

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