House Panel Opens Probe Into National Public Data Breach

Nearly 3 billion records were reportedly exposed in a December 2023 cyberattack.

Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on April 30, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

A massive data breach that exposed billions of records’ worth of personal information is now under investigation by federal lawmakers.

National Public Data, a Florida-based credit and criminal background check company, confirmed earlier this month that at least 1.3 million people were affected by the December 2023 breach.