Millions of UK voters’ data accessible in cyber-attack

Re:Millions of UK voters’ data accessible in cyber-attack by xnorswap on Tuesday August 08, 2023 @11:20AM (#37050323)

While officially they serve a similar purpose, NI numbers aren't used like SSNs are for identification, so the impersonation impact is more limited than an equivalent leak of US SSNs would be.

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Re:Millions of UK voters’ data accessible in cyber-attack by jjgreen on Tuesday August 08, 2023 @11:22AM (#37050356)

To prevent identity fraud, keep your National Insurance number safe. Do not share it with anyone who does not need it.

HMG

https://www.gov.uk/national-insurance/your-national-insuranc...

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Re:Millions of UK voters’ data accessible in cyber-attack by OscarTheGrinch on Tuesday August 08, 2023 @12:05PM (#37051177)

Clearly fraudsters need it.

Typical late stage Tory victim blaming coms.

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Re:Millions of UK voters’ data accessible in cyber-attack by psychphysic on Tuesday August 08, 2023 @12:05PM (#37051180)

NI is more about the right to work.

That said I'm sure it'll be a factor in credit card applications.

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