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Re:BrianKrebs: Experian Vulnerability Shows Any Report with ... by badrabbit on Wednesday December 28, 2022 @12:41AM (#34157859)
> All you needed was the person's name, address, SSN and DOB. This info has been exposed on pretty much most Americans for many years now.

Yes, but you can change your SSN anytime, it is still considered confidential info and the US has no easily changeable national ID system.

Most banks let you take over an account with just SSN and knowledge of debitcard number (without cvv code) and sometimes dob.

If you think your ssn is exposed don't count on companies and government bureaus not relying on it. Change it.

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Re:BrianKrebs: Experian Vulnerability Shows Any Report with ... by dustyharddrive on Wednesday December 28, 2022 @01:28AM (#34158095)
SSA doesn’t say you can proactively change it: https://faq.ssa.gov/en-us/Topic/article/KA-02220
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Re:BrianKrebs: Experian Vulnerability Shows Any Report with ... by badrabbit on Wednesday December 28, 2022 @06:36AM (#34160004)
If your ssn is compromised, lost or damaged you can change it up to 3 times
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