2.9 Billion Records Exposed in NPD Breach: How to Stay Safe

2.9 billion records exposed in the NPD breach, including Social Security numbers. Read about the impact and how to protect yourself. [Sign Up]( CYBERSECURITY INSIDER Aug 22, 2024 | Today’s news and insights Brought to you by: [TechnologyAdvice]( [Top Cybersecurity Software of 2024](Security software references IT security management, which is a broad discipline with lots of moving parts. [Read More](   [2.9 Billion Records Exposed in NPD Breach: How to Stay Safe]( 2.9 billion records exposed in the NPD breach, including Social Security numbers. Read about the impact and how to protect yourself.   [This Week's Vulnerability Recap: Microsoft, Ivanti, SolarWinds]( Microsoft appears on our list multiple times this week, with notable Patch Tuesday CVEs and an Entra ID vulnerability that affects hybrid clouds.   [Bitdefender vs Kaspersky: Comparing Top EDR Solutions in 2024]( Kaspersky and Bitdefender both offer great antivirus and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.To help you decide, this article assesses both vendors’ EDR capabilities, ease of use, security, pricing, and customer support.   TechRepublic Premium [Best of CTCCC 2024: Deepfake Video and Image Detection & More]( Our writer attended in-person. Grab the latest AI-related security news from the event in Edinburgh, Scotland. [Read More]( [Read more news]( Top Tech Resources: Security How-Tos   [How to Get a VPN on Any Device (+ Installation Tips)]( Getting a VPN is actually pretty simple. Follow our # step guide for how to get a VPN to start browsing the internet with more privacy.   [How to Use LastPass: Complete Guide for Beginners]( Learn how to use LastPass with our beginner's guide. Get step-by-step instructions, tips, and best practices for securely managing your passwords.   TechRepublic Premium [How to Start a Career in Cybersecurity]( This guide highlights the methods people can take to begin a career in cybersecurity, provides expert insights from industry professionals and discusses the varying factors surrounding this lucrative area of professional advancement. [Read More](   [How to Use BitDefender VPN on Any Device: 2024 Tutorial]( Learn how to get started with BitDefender on Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Android devices to ensure your personal information is secure when accessing the internet. [Read more news]( What We're Reading   DZone.com [Black Hat 2024, Day 2: Charting the Future of Cybersecurity]( Explore Black Hat '24 key insights: Moxie Marlinspike on software development, Jen Easterly on secure-by-design, and Harry Coker on cybersecurity workforce.   SecurityWeek.com [New Phishing Technique Bypasses Security on iOS and Android to Steal Bank Credentials]( While industry observers debate whether AI will be more useful to cyber attackers or defenders, underlying vulnerabilities in LLMs may pose an even greater threat to organisations than AI-powered assaults.   ZDnet.com [Was Your Social Security Number Leaked to the Dark Web? Use This Tool to Find Out]( A recent breach involving nearly 3 billion personal records included many Social Security numbers. Was yours one of them? Here's how to check and what to do to protect yourself. Cybersecurity Insider Subscribers:]( [We Need Your Feedback!]( We want to get your thoughts on how we can become better at giving you the most valuable cybersecurity content! [Start the Survey Now]( Referral Program   Ready to share this newsletter with a friend or co-worker? We're excited to announce that you can now earn tech points when you refer a friend, peer, or co-worker to subscribe to one of our newsletters. [Refer a friend today!]( You've gained 0 entries! More Tech News   [Executive Briefing]( [Cloud Insider]( [Innovation Insider]( [Cybersecurity Insider]( [Microsoft Weekly]( [TechRepublic Premium]( More Than A Newsletter   Written by Mary Weilage Was this email forwarded to you? [Sign up here](. Related Publications [Project Management Insider]( Connect With Us [X]( | [LinkedIn]( | [Facebook]( | //link.nl.technologyadvice.com/click/36485218.78995/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZmFjZWJvb2suY29tL1RlY2hSZXB1YmxpYw/63780499e276e2366b2f3473Dfa9bde5a[Careers]( About Cybersecurity Insider: Strengthen your organization's IT security defenses by keeping abreast of the latest cybersecurity news, solutions, and best practices with this bi-weekly newsletter. [Sign up today]( Visit the [Subscription Center]( to get other free newsletters, manage your account settings or to be removed from TechRepublic communications. [Unsubscribe]( | [FAQ]( | [Terms of Use]( | [Privacy Policy]( © 2024 TechnologyAdvice, LLC. All rights reserved. This is a marketing email from TechnologyAdvice, 3343 Perimeter Hill Dr., Suite 100, Nashville, TN 37211, USA. Please do not reply to this message. To contact us, please click [here.]( [TechRepublic]( TechRepublic and eSecurity Planet are TechnologyAdvice businesses.