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Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 27th 2017, 9:58 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 2,424
Posted By mrken30

Re: 143 million social security numbers exposed

I would agree with that comment, but does it really take 14 days to disclose a breach. Would things have been different if the breach had been disclosed prior to the finalization of the deal?
Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 27th 2017, 8:56 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 2,424
Posted By mrken30

Re: 143 million social security numbers exposed

Yet more news comes out of the closet. Did the executive really not know what was going on? Maybe it really is just a coincidence.
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Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 26th 2017, 4:16 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 2,424
Posted By mrken30

Re: 143 million social security numbers exposed

This is what happens if someone gets hold of your SSN. Several people at work have had to impement PIN numbers on their tax returns, lock their credit, get a stupid amount of junk mail from people...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 22nd 2017, 2:56 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 2,424
Posted By mrken30

Re: 143 million social security numbers exposed

This is the guy that could not sign up for cable internet because he had an outstanding bill. Someone had used his SSN to open a Comcast account.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 22nd 2017, 3:51 am
Replies: 36
Views: 2,424
Posted By mrken30

Re: 143 million social security numbers exposed

I had to explain to a USC Project manager how to get a credit report. He's lived in the US 6 decades and did not know how to get a credit report.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 21st 2017, 7:56 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 2,424
Posted By mrken30

Re: 143 million social security numbers exposed

And now the SEC has been hacked. Is nowhere safe?

SEC Says It Was Hacked in 2016 | SecurityWeek.Com (http://www.securityweek.com/sec-says-it-was-hacked-2016)
Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 21st 2017, 6:56 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 2,424
Posted By mrken30

Re: 143 million social security numbers exposed

Maybe it's safer to start using fake SSNs
Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 21st 2017, 4:04 am
Replies: 36
Views: 2,424
Posted By mrken30

Re: 143 million social security numbers exposed

Looks like they are still having issues

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/09/20/equifax-tweets-sent-breach-victims-to-phishing-site.html
Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 18th 2017, 9:51 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 2,424
Posted By mrken30

Re: 143 million social security numbers exposed

More information was released on the hack if anyone is interested.

Equifax Shares More Details About Breach | SecurityWeek.Com (http://www.securityweek.com/equifax-shares-more-details-about-breach)
Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 17th 2017, 9:46 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 2,424
Posted By mrken30

Re: 143 million social security numbers exposed

Together with your DOB, address, phone number, inside leg measurement,...

Not much is secret anymore, except maybe DNA for some people.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 17th 2017, 3:06 am
Replies: 36
Views: 2,424
Posted By mrken30

Re: 143 million social security numbers exposed

Health providers however are more willing to give care just based on SSNs, a drivers license and sometimes an insurance card. Utility companies are also quite willing to provide service just with a...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 10th 2017, 2:13 am
Replies: 36
Views: 2,424
Posted By mrken30

Re: 143 million social security numbers exposed

It happens a reasonable amount, usually with poor people or illegals. Probably on the same occurrence rate as people working with stolen social security numbers. Medical expenses are high so there is...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 9th 2017, 10:49 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 2,424
Posted By mrken30

Re: 143 million social security numbers exposed

Someone using your Social Security number could undergo medical treatment, effectively tainting your medical records. Inaccurate medical records could have deadly consequences, if you receive...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 9th 2017, 5:48 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 2,424
Posted By mrken30

Re: 143 million social security numbers exposed

There were only 44 million UK records compromised.

Equifax hack: 44 million Britons' personal details feared stolen in major US data breach...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 8th 2017, 7:06 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 2,424
Posted By mrken30

Re: 143 million social security numbers exposed

It just occurred to me, should I be checking my kids credit report somehow? They are not old enough to apply for credit, but does that stop someone using their SSN to apply?

This sort of answers...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 8th 2017, 4:05 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 2,424
Posted By mrken30

Re: 143 million social security numbers exposed

Nice little interactive site to see how likely it is that your details have been leaked.
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Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 8th 2017, 2:29 am
Replies: 36
Views: 2,424
Posted By mrken30

Re: 143 million social security numbers exposed

I think they should send out checksum numbers every few years like they have on the back of credit cards. Maybe I should patent that idea specifically for SSNs.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 8th 2017, 12:40 am
Replies: 36
Views: 2,424
Posted By mrken30

143 million social security numbers exposed

https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/09/07/143m_american_equifax_customers_exposed/

The Bloomberg article is less entertaining
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