National Public Data returns after massive Social Security Number leak

The report describes the return of National Public Data — a people-search/data-broker site previously linked to a 2024 breach that exposed hundreds of millions of Social Security numbers — now relaunching with a searchable database. It warns that sensitive personally identifiable information (PII) may be accessible, urges individuals to check exposures and follow protective steps (password changes, 2FA, identity monitoring), and highlights risks of identity theft and phishing stemming from the leak.