According to a new investigation, the information of more than 40,000 US, along with their Social Security numbers, has been exposed on the Dark Web.
A malicious actor operating in Dark Web markets claims to have personal information for more than 40,000 US citizens
The information contained in the database leaked by the hacker is as follows:
- Name
- Adjective
- Address
- City
- State
- Social Security Number (SSN)
- Date of Birth (DOB)
Cyble security researchers were able to locate the data and analyze it. They then categorized the information on the company's data breach monitoring and reporting platform, AmiBreached.com .
Citizens who suspect they are among those whose data was breached can register on the platform and submit questions or check whether their information has indeed been leaked to the Dark Web.
The breaches were made public in order to inform citizens about the risks associated with the use of online services.
There are some steps that users can take to protect themselves from such data leaks: First, they should never share personal information, including financial information, over the phone, email , or SMS. They should also use strong passwords and implement multi-factor authentication where possible. They should regularly monitor their financial transactions and contact their bank immediately if they detect any suspicious activity. It is also recommended to activate the automatic software update feature on the computer and other devices, where possible. Finally, users are advised to use a good antivirus program.
