Hacking group USDoD claims to have stolen personal records of 2.9 billion people from National Public Data in what is believed to be a massive data breach. The stolen data, which includes Social Security numbers, is being sold on the dark web. Although the Florida-based background check company has not publicly confirmed the breach, it is said to be aware of claims about consumer data and is investigating the issue.

North Korean Hackers Use Fake U.S. Companies to Spread Malware in Crypto Industry: Report
North Korean hackers reportedly set up shell companies in the US to penetrate the crypto sector and target developers via fake job offers, according to