Equifax takes down web page after reports of new hack

Re:Equifax takes down web page after reports of new hack by Terretta on Thursday October 12, 2017 @10:33PM (#15462898)

This is for something like the security questions when you reset your password except based on your financial records.

  - Do you recognize this street name?
  - Have you bought from this store?
  - How many mortgages did you co-sign?

Answering a set of these “knowledge” based questions is considered statistically probable proof that you’re you.

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Re:Equifax takes down web page after reports of new hack by sneak on Thursday October 12, 2017 @11:56PM (#15463168)

They’re derived from public records. Anyone who wants to hire the staff for legwork and pay all the individual municipalities for access can compile the same database.

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Re:Equifax takes down web page after reports of new hack by bogomipz on Thursday October 12, 2017 @11:15PM (#15463039)

But why would this any better or more effective than asking someone to verify information on their previous years tax filings such as specific line items etc?

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