What happened?
A database containing personal background check data for 100 million Americans was left exposed online without proper security, allowing unauthorized access.
How many people were impacted?
100 million people were affected.
What data was exposed?
Data exposed included names, Social Security numbers, credit reports, and criminal background information.
What should I do?
Monitor your credit, consider freezing your credit, and change your passwords to strengthen security.
Why should I care?
This breach involves highly sensitive data impacting a large number of people, posing significant identity theft risks.
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