In August, NPD acknowledged a data breach involving a third-party bad actor hacking into sensitive data. Millions of Social Security Numbers were exposed, raising serious privacy concerns.
The stolen information appears to have been available for sale online starting in the spring of 2023, with a significant impact on individuals whose data was compromised.
To protect yourself post-breach, freezing your credit is crucial, as it prevents new accounts from being opened in your name until the freeze is lifted.
Practicing good password hygiene, using unique and complex passwords, is imperative. Consider using password managers like 1Password to enhance security.
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