How to check if your social security number has been stolen in a giant data theft

A massive lapse of security at National Public Data has resulted in the theft of a wide array of personal data — including social security numbers — for almost every American. You can't rewind time to prevent the theft, but there are ways to check if you've been exposed.National Public Data breach affected millions of peopleNational Public Data, a company specializing in background checks, confirmed a significant data breach. Hackers infiltrated their database, stealing personal information like names, addresses, and SSNs. The 277GB database is now available for download on a notorious cybercriminal forum, making it a goldmine for identity thieves.The breach is massive, with 272 million unique social security numbers and 600 million phone numbers. It's twice as large as the infamous Equifax breach in 2017. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums