The Latest Breaking News from USDoD

Hacker behind 2.9-billion person data breach caught — what you can do to stay safe

A Brazilian man, purported to be the hacker behind a massive August data breach, has been arrested by the Brazilian Federal Police.

Tom’s Guide · Oct 18, 2024

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.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 12, 2024

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.

Kiplinger · Aug 8, 2024