Massive Data Breach Affects Nearly 3 Billion People at National Public Data

Massive Data Breach Affects Nearly 3 Billion People at National Public Data

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June 12, 2025•3 min read

In a staggering cyber incident, the criminal group known as USDoD has reportedly executed one of the largest data breaches in history, compromising the personal information of nearly 3 billion individuals. National Public Data, a Florida-based company recognized for its background check services, has confirmed that this breach contains sensitive information including the name, email address, phone number, social security number, and mailing address of every individual in their database. This revelation raises significant concerns regarding data privacy and security.

Associated Risks

The implications of this breach are severe, significantly heightening risks of:

  • Identity Theft: Cybercriminals may use stolen information to impersonate victims and engage in fraudulent activities.

  • Financial Fraud: Compromised financial data can lead to unauthorized transactions, impacting victims' finances.

  • Banking Fraud: Stolen information could allow criminals to access bank accounts or create fraudulent accounts in victims’ names.

  • Targeted Phishing: With detailed personal information, phishing attempts may become more convincing and widespread.

  • Other Forms of Cyber Crime: The breach opens the door to various malicious practices, including scams, ransomware attacks, and social engineering.

Recommended Response

Individuals are urged to take proactive measures to safeguard their personal information. Here are crucial steps to take:

  1. Freeze Your Credit: This process is free and can significantly reduce the risk of someone opening an account in your name. To freeze your credit, contact the three major credit bureaus:

  2. Place a Fraud Alert on Your Credit File: You can also place a fraud alert on your credit file, which requires creditors to verify your identity before issuing credit in your name. This means that the credit bureau will contact you if there are any attempts to open an account or make changes to your existing accounts. You only need to contact one of the three major credit bureaus to place a fraud alert; they will notify the others on your behalf. Fraud alerts are free and last for one year but can be renewed.

  3. Request Your Free Credit Report: You may also request a free credit report from each of these credit bureaus to check if your information has already been compromised. Under federal law, you are entitled to one free credit report from each bureau every year. This is a valuable tool for monitoring your financial health and detecting any unauthorized activity.

    • To access your free report, visit AnnualCreditReport.com, the only federally authorized source for free credit reports.

  4. Investigate Suspicious Activity: If you find anything suspicious on your free credit report, you should investigate immediately. Look for unfamiliar accounts or inquiries that do not seem legitimate. If you identify any potentially fraudulent activity, contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at identitytheft.gov or call their toll-free number at 1-877-438-4338 as soon as possible to report your findings and receive additional guidance.

A Message from Cyberhelix Technical Solutions

At Cyberhelix Technical Solutions, we are not interested in making money from this situation. Our only goal is to educate and help you protect yourself and your family. While many credit monitoring companies and vendors will be offering their solutions to address this issue—and some may provide helpful tools and monitoring dashboards—please remember that everything you need to protect yourself today is completely free.

Your response and actions to protect your identity are imperative, and you should take these steps as soon as possible. While it may seem like a minor inconvenience to implement these precautions, it can save you from a lifetime of heartache and stress related to identity theft and financial fraud.

This incident serves as a crucial reminder of the vulnerabilities in our digital landscape and underscores the importance of robust data security measures. As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, it is essential for individuals and organizations alike to enhance their data protection protocols and practice vigilance in safeguarding their personal information.

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