Colossal Data Breach at National Public Data Leaks 29 Billion Records
Massive Data Breach Compromises Personal Information
In a colossal data breach, hackers claim to have stolen a staggering 29 billion personal records from National Public Data, also known as Jerico Pictures. The breach, which is believed to be one of the largest in history, has left the company and authorities reeling. Most of the stolen data has been leaked online, compromising the privacy of individuals around the world.
Unprecedented Scope and Impact
The leaked data includes names, addresses, social security numbers, and other sensitive personal information. Leaked credit card and banking details have also been reported, raising concerns about potential fraud and identity theft. The impact of the breach is unprecedented, affecting individuals in nearly every country.
Nexis Lexis Is Now Reviewing Lawsuits
Lawsuits are starting to pile up against National Public Data and its parent company, Nexis Lexis. Attorneys Leonard A. Bennett of The Law Offices of Leonard A. Bennett & Associates and Daniel C. Girard of Girard Sharp Law have decided combined their class action efforts nationwide for matters pending in federal courthouses in various jurisdictions.
Earlier this week Girard a cyber-security expert, filed a lawsuit against LexisNexis Risk Solutions and its subsidiary, National Public Data (NPD), for its alleged role in one of the largest data breaches in history, compromising sensitive data belonging to an estimated 29 billion individuals worldwide. The filing, Girard v. LexisNexis Risk Solutions Group, Inc. et al., Case No. 1:23-cv-00408, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia Atlanta Division. The complaint alleges that LexisNexis and NPD failed to implement and maintain reasonable security measures to protect the personal information of consumers, resulting in a massive data breach that exposed billions of records. Girard’s investigation revealed that as early as 2018, LexisNexis and NPD were aware of vulnerabilities in their systems that could allow unauthorized access to consumer data. Despite these warnings, the companies allegedly failed to take adequate steps to address the security risks, leading to the catastrophic data breach. The lawsuit seeks to hold LexisNexis and NPD accountable for their alleged negligence and violations of federal and state consumer protection laws. Girard is seeking compensatory, statutory, and punitive damages on behalf of the affected individuals, as well as injunctive relief to prevent further harm. The complaint further alleges that LexisNexis and NPD have engaged in deceptive and unfair trade practices by failing to adequately disclose the risks associated with their data collection and storage practices. By allegedly misrepresenting the security of their systems, the companies misled consumers into believing that their personal information was safeguarded. “This data breach is a wake-up call for businesses that collect and store consumer data,” said Girard. “Companies have a legal and ethical obligation to protect the privacy and security of the information entrusted to them. LexisNexis and NPD’s alleged failure to do so has resulted in a massive data breach that has put billions of individuals at risk.” The lawsuit is in its early stages, and the court has not yet ruled on the merits of the claims. However, the filing has sent a strong message to businesses that they will be held accountable for failing to protect consumer data.
Call for Accountability and Reform
The data breach has sparked outrage and calls for accountability. Law enforcement agencies are investigating the incident, and several class action lawsuits have been filed against National Public Data. Experts are also calling for reforms to data privacy laws to strengthen protections for individuals.
Conclusion
The colossal data breach at National Public Data is a sobering reminder of the importance of data privacy and security. This incident has compromised the personal information of billions of individuals, leaving them vulnerable to fraud, identity theft, and other malicious activities. It is crucial that companies prioritize the protection of data and that governments implement effective regulations to safeguard the privacy of their citizens.
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