National Public Data: 272 Million Americans' SSNs Exposed - Company Files Bankruptcy
In April 2024, threat actors exfiltrated 2.9 billion records--including 272 million unique Social Security numbers--from National Public Data (NPD), a Florida-based data brokerage operated by a retired sheriff's deputy.
The 277GB dataset was initially offered for $3.5 million before being released for free on BreachForums in August 2024. NPD's parent company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy claiming less than $75,000 in assets despite $865,000 in net profits the previous year.
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KEY FACTS
- .What: Data broker's 2.9 billion records exfiltrated and posted for free online.
- .Who: 272 million Americans, plus Canadian and UK citizens.
- .Data Exposed: SSNs, full names, addresses spanning decades, and dates of birth.
- .Outcome: Company filed bankruptcy; only a $46K California fine imposed.
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SOURCES
BreachForums, BleepingComputer, CPPA, FTC, Congressional hearings