Recently, hackers claimed to have obtained a vast amount of personal information through a cyberattack targeting National Public Data d/b/a Jericho Pictures, Inc. (“NPD”) Based on third-party reports, the cybercriminal group that took credit for the attack claims that it was able to obtain the personal information of 2.9 billion people. If these reports are true, it would mark the largest data breach in history. Notably, NPD has not yet confirmed a cyberattack; however, if the claims of the National Public Data data breach are true, the company will be required to send out data letters to anyone who was affected by the security incident.

If you receive a data breach notification from National Public Data, it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, as well as discuss your legal options following a possible National Public Data data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.

Was There a Data Breach at National Public Data?

The potential data breach at National Public Data was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, based on various sources, there is some information available about the alleged data breach.

Evidently, on April 8, 2024, a cybercriminal group posted a database on the dark web. The information contained in the database allegedly belonged to an estimated 2.9 billion people. The hackers responsible for the cyberattack claimed that the data was obtained from National Public Data. The asking price for all the information in the database was $3.5 million.

While there has been no official confirmation of the National Public Data data breach, reports indicate that the leaked information may include consumers' names, Social Security numbers, addresses, and family members’ names.

National Public Data has not yet confirmed or denied that it experienced a data breach. However, if the hackers claims are true, NPD will conduct an investigation to determine who was affected and what information was compromised. Additionally, if NPD confirms sensitive information was compromised, it will be required to send a data breach notification letter to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident. These letters should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.

More Information About National Public Data

National Public Data is a company that runs background checks and offers similar records-related services. NPD provides all criminal records and background checks in XML format for easier embedding. National Public Data is headquartered in Coral Springs, Florida, and employs more than 25 people. NPD generates approximately $5 million in annual revenue.