Social Security USA: Find out if your Social Security number was revealed | United States | PROCEDURES

In December 2023, a massive rape of data affected millions of people, where their personal data was affected, including the Social Security Number (SSN, acronym in English). According to a recent statement by National Public Data (NPD)a data broker that collects and sells personal informationa ‘malicious actor’ hacked their databases, leaking the stolen information.

This action could have exposed data from nearly 3 billion recordsputting at risk the security of sensitive information such as full names, dates of birth, addresses, telephone numbers and the SSN.

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What is being done to respond to this fact?

The NPD collects information from a variety of public and private sources, including court records, state and national databases, and other nationwide repositories. The aforementioned attack occurred in late December 2023, with potential data breaches in the summer of 2024, which a criminal group known as USDoD would be behind this cyber attack.

The company has stated that it is cooperating with authorities and conducting a thorough review of potentially affected records. In addition, if your information was stolen, it will attempt to notify you if any significant developments arise, as well as advise close monitoring of your financial accounts for any unauthorized activity.

What can you do to prevent identity theft in the future?

If you believe your Social Security number has been stolen, the first thing you should do is visit IdentityTheft.gov of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to receive a personal recovery plan. This will guide you through fraud protection and identity recovery. It is recommended that you contact Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to prevent the thief from using your number to file fraudulent tax returns or obtain employment under your name.

It is worth noting that obtaining a new number Social Security It’s a complicated process, as you can only request it if you have proof that someone else is still using your information. While it’s not always possible to prevent a massive data breach, you can take some steps to reduce the risk:

• Avoid carrying your credit card Social Security in your purse or wallet.
• Memorize it and keep it in a safe place.
• Be careful when share your number by phone or email, make sure the source is reliable.
• Review your bank and credit statements regularly.
• Enable two-step authentication on all your online accounts.

Stay alert to suspicious emails, text messages, or phone calls that could be attempts to phishing. Remember that the Social Security Administration (SSA) will only call you if you have requested a notification, so check for any unsolicited contact.

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