Hackers Allegedly Stole Data of Billions of People

Major Data Breach Exposes Personal Information

A hacking group known as USDoD has allegedly stolen personal records of 29 billion people, according to a class-action lawsuit filed in US District Court in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Stolen Data Includes Sensitive Information

The stolen data reportedly includes full names, addresses, birth dates, Social Security numbers, and passport numbers.

Hacking Group Offered to Sell Data

USDoD allegedly offered to sell the stolen data to various entities, including foreign governments and private companies.

Consulting Firm Discloses Breach

Consulting firm Greylock McKinnon Associates (GMA) disclosed a data breach in which almost 27 billion records of personal information for people in the United States, UK, and other countries were compromised.

Data Breach Affects Billions

The sheer magnitude of the data breach is unprecedented, affecting almost half of the world's population.

Social Security Numbers May Have Been Leaked

The lawsuit claims that the stolen files may include the Social Security numbers of every American.

US Government Investigating

The US government is actively investigating the data breach and pursuing legal action against the responsible parties.

Steps to Protect Yourself

• Monitor your financial accounts for any suspicious activity.
• Freeze your credit to prevent unauthorized access.
• Report any suspicious emails or phone calls to the proper authorities.

Sources

1. Reuters: U.S. says it disrupted Russian hackers targeting Ukraine
2. BBC: Social Security numbers of every American may have been leaked
3. Washington Post: Hackers may have stolen every American's Social Security number