Jerico Pictures Inc, doing business as National Public Data, confirmed a hack resulted in the theft of sensitive personal data, including names, Social Security numbers, and contact information. This incident raises significant concerns about online data security and the protection of user information.
The company acknowledged that the 'information that was suspected of being breached contained name, email address, phone number, social security number, and mailing address(es).' This highlights the range of sensitive data at risk and the serious implications for affected individuals.
In response to the data security incident, NPD is urging users to monitor financial accounts for unauthorized activity and to contact credit reporting agencies for a free credit report and fraud alert placement, emphasizing the need for proactive measures in the wake of such breaches.
Despite the serious nature of the breach, NPD did not disclose the number of individuals impacted, leaving a cloud of uncertainty over how many Americans need to protect themselves in light of the stolen data.
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