IT Update: Check Your Social Security Status, National Public Data Breach

To determine if your Social Security number was compromised in the recent National Public Data breach, use these free online tools: 

• npd.pentester.com: Enter your first name, last name, and birth year to see any breached accounts linked to your information, including the last four digits of compromised Social Security numbers
• npdbreach.com: Search using your full name, state, and birth yea

These tools help protect your privacy by not requiring your full Social Security number. 

Steps if Compromised: 

• Monitor your financial accounts for suspicious activity.
• Set up credit monitoring with major credit bureaus like Equifax, Experian, or TransUnion.
• Consider a credit freeze to prevent unauthorized credit openings.
• Be vigilant against phishing attempts and scams.
• Regularly check your credit reports for unfamiliar activity or new accounts you didn't open.

It's important to proactively monitor your personal and financial information, regardless of whether you were directly affected by this breach.

For more information: 

National Public Data Breach
USA Today