National Public Data security incident history
Hacking, data breaches and other security incidents involving National Public Data, with related coverage.
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National Public Data hack leaks Social Security numbers and more
Impact: Leak of personal information including Social Security numbers; exact scale of damage unconfirmed
Background check company National Public Data was hacked, and Social Security numbers and personal information were published online. The leaked data was said to amount to billions of records, but even when the company confirmed the breach, the exact scope of the damage had not been determined. The company filed for bankruptcy in October 2024 and resumed service in August 2025.
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