Several major companies in the United States have recently reported a massive data breach, where databases containing sensitive information of over 100 million individuals were compromised. The cyberattack, believed to be carried out by an international hacking group, targeted leading tech and financial companies, resulting in the theft of data such as Social Security numbers, credit card details, and bank account information.
Cybersecurity experts have confirmed that this breach is one of the most severe in U.S. history, warning that the hackers may use the stolen data for illegal activities such as financial fraud and identity theft.
The affected companies are currently notifying impacted users and offering identity theft protection services. Experts have emphasized the need to strengthen security systems and utilize advanced encryption to safeguard users’ personal data in the future.