Now, Krebs on security information A website virtually identical to NPD’s, called recordscheck.net, was found to be hosting a file containing login data for the site as well as the source code for some of the site’s tools in plain text. That information would have been enough to access the same consumer records as NPD. The file, now deleted, contained email data belonging to NPD founder Salvatore Verini, an actor and retired Florida sheriff’s deputy.
In an email exchange with Krebs on securityVerini wrote that the file contained an old version of the website with “non-functioning code” and that the site will be down “in the next week or so.” Verini declined to comment further, citing an “active investigation.” Krebs on security Verini was also found to have written a positive testimonial for Creation Next, a web development company mentioned in the archived source code.
Since the leak on the hacker forum last month, several websites such as npdbreach.comof Atlas Data Privacy Corp, and npd.pentester.com Sites have popped up that claim to offer searches to find out if your information is included in the leak. Using these services, of course, means you have to put your name, year of birth and perhaps your SSN on someone's form. Cancer Note: Given the many leaks that have already revealed similar information, the best course of action available may be to freeze your credit report with the major agencies (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion) and take advantage of the Free weekly credit reports You have the right to
