Another Week, Another Massive Data Leak
In what could be one of the most significant data breaches in history, the Social Security numbers of virtually every American may have been compromised. This breach, potentially affecting billions, highlights the ongoing vulnerabilities in the way sensitive information is stored and managed. Four months ago, a notorious hacking group, identified as USDoD, claimed to have stolen an extraordinary amount of personal data from a major data broker known as National Public Data (NPD). This broker provides personal information to a range of clients, including employers, private investigators, and agencies conducting background checks. The hacking group initially offered to sell