Lawsuit filed in potential data breach impacting billions

Lawsuit filed in potential data breach impacting billions

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The video discusses a massive data breach involving a background check company, National Public Data, which allegedly exposed billions of records. The breach includes sensitive information like full names, addresses, and Social Security numbers. The data was reportedly found on a dark web forum. Experts suggest freezing credit and using identity theft protection services. The video also shares a personal story of identity theft and emphasizes the importance of data security.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of information was allegedly exposed in the National Public Data breach?

Bank account details

Full names, addresses, and Social Security numbers

Email addresses and passwords

Medical records

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the exposed data reportedly found according to the lawsuit?

In a cloud storage service

On a public website

On a dark web hacker forum

In a government database

3.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Which cybercriminal group claimed to have accessed the personal information of billions?

Anonymous

USDOD

Lizard Squad

Shadow Brokers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the recommended actions to protect against identity theft?

Change your email password

Delete social media accounts

Freeze your credit

Use a VPN

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Raylan Atkinson in the context of the video?

A victim of identity theft

A representative from National Public Data

A cybersecurity expert

A lawyer involved in the lawsuit

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