A massive data breach has been exposed in a class-action lawsuit filed in a Florida federal court, alleging that a notorious hacking group, USDoD, has compromised nearly 3 billion personal records, including sensitive Social Security numbers.
The lawsuit, initially reported by Bloomberg Law, reveals that the cybercrime group posted a vast database titled “National Public Data” on a dark web forum on April 8, boasting that it contained the personal data of 2.9 billion individuals. The group allegedly offered the database for sale at a staggering $3.5 million.
If confirmed, this breach would rank among the largest in history in terms of the sheer number of individuals affected, according to Bloomberg.
National Public Data, a Coral Springs, Florida-based company, provides background checks for employers, investigators, and other businesses, including access to criminal records and Social Security number traces. The lawsuit accuses NPD of failing to notify or warn those affected by the breach.
Several news outlets have verified portions of the leaked data, confirming that it appears to contain authentic information belonging to real individuals.
