Lawsuit Alleges Hackers May Have Stolen More Than 2.7 Billion Records, Including Social Security Numbers

Stock photo of social security cards.Photo:Getty Getty A new class action lawsuit claims that hackers have gained access to personal information — including Social Security numbers — of “billions of individuals.”The lawsuit, filed on behalf of California resident Christopher Hofmann, alleges that a National Public Data breach resulted in his personal information being leaked to the dark web.Bloomberg Lawwas the first to report the lawsuit.In the data breach, which allegedly happened around four months ago, a hacker group named USDoD attained unencrypted information of billions of people from National Public Data, which is a Florida-based background check company,according to the lawsuit.

Lawyer for Sean Combs Accuser Claims She Saw 'High-Profile' Person Featured in Tape Allegedly Connected to Diddy

Sean “Diddy” Combs in August 2023.Photo:Paras Griffin/Getty Images Paras Griffin/Getty Images An attorney for one ofSean “Diddy” Combs' accusers claims someone contacted her regarding an alleged pornographic tape featuring Combs and someone “more high-profile” than the music mogul, who she said didn’t appear to be an “active participant in the videotaping.” “There already have been tapes leaking around Hollywood, being shopped around to individuals in Hollywood, but one particular person contacted me to shop a particular video they were in possession of and to contact the person who was in the video to see if they were interested in purchasing the video before it became a public knowledge,” Mitchell-Kidd said onBanfieldon Friday, Sept.

Lawyer for Sheriff Who Killed Judge Says It Wasn't Planned, Will Use 'Extreme Emotional Disturbance' Defense

Judge Kevin Mullins (left); Former Letcher County Ky. Sheriff Shawn ‘Mickey’ Stines.Photo:Kentucky Court of Justice via AP; AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley Kentucky Court of Justice via AP; AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley A lawyer for Shawn “Mickey” Stines, the Kentucky sheriff accused of killing a district judge, says the fatal shooting wasn’t planned. “It was not something that was planned and occurred in the heat of passion,” defense attorney Jeremy Bartley tells PEOPLE.

Le Creuset Cookware Is Already on Sale at Amazon Before Black Friday — The Best Deals Start at $22

Photo:Amazon (4)If you’re getting ready tocook up a stormthis holiday season, you’re in luck. Amazon secretlyslashed prices on Le CreusetDutch ovens, saucepans, and more cookware ahead of Black Friday, and we found the six best deals.Amazon is ringing in the holidays withearly Black Friday dealson Le Creuset cookware, and prices start at $22. Right now, shoppers can save up to 44 percent on whistling tea kettles, cast iron pots, bread ovens, and serving dishes that double as storage containers.

Le Creuset Cookware Is Secretly on Sale at Amazon Before Black Friday — Up to 49% Off

Photo:Amazon (4)This is not a drill: Le Creuset cookware ishighly discounted at Amazon ahead of the site’s official Black Friday sale, so you don’t need to wait until November 29 to start saving.This year, Amazon started droppingearly Black Friday dealsone week ahead of the beloved shopping holiday. We spotted impressive discounts on a plethora of items, but our focus is on Le Creuset cookware, which rarely goes on sale. Right now, find high-quality cast iron pans, sauteuse ovens, baking dishes, and more for up to 49 percent off.