National Public Data 2024 Breach: 2.9 Billion Records Including SSNs Exposed

National Public Data was a data broker that compiled personal information for background checks. The 2.9 billion record count includes significant duplication but the number of unique individuals is estimated in the hundreds of millions. The parent company Jerico Pictures filed for bankruptcy.

The breach at National Public Data exposed 2.9 billion records (with significant duplication) records through unauthorized access to background check company database. Potentially hundreds of millions of Americans — 2.9 billion figure includes duplicates The incident highlights the ongoing challenges organizations face in protecting sensitive user data against increasingly sophisticated attack vectors. Security researchers have noted that breaches of this magnitude often result from a combination of technical vulnerabilities and organizational failures in security practices.

Current status: Parent company bankrupt; data widely available; SSNs for millions exposed. Affected users should take immediate steps to protect their accounts, including changing passwords, enabling multi-factor authentication, and monitoring financial accounts for unauthorized activity. Filing a DSAR with National Public Data can help you understand what data was exposed and request its deletion.