Is Your Social Security Number at Risk? Here's What You Need to Know
Data Breach: 3 Billion Records Leaked, Including Social Security Numbers. Act Now A recent data breach, reported by security organization Vx-Underground, has exposed an alarming amount of personal information, including the sensitive details of millions of individuals. The stolen data encompasses: • First Name • Last Name • Address • Address History (spanning three decades) • Social Security Number While the leaked database does not contain information from individuals who have opted out of data collection services, this revelation offers little solace for those whose data has been compromised. The 277GB of stolen data poses a significant risk, as it can be used for various forms of identity theft and fraud, including: • Opening fraudulent accounts • Applying for loans • Committing tax fraud While the exact number of individuals affected remains unclear due to the presence of multiple records per person, the sheer volume of leaked information is alarming. It highligh...
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