Breaches Exposing Social Security Numbers (SSN)
Companies that reported breaches involving this type of personal data.
About this data type
Social Security number exposure is considered the most serious category of personal data breach. Your SSN, combined with your name and date of birth, is the master key to your financial identity — it can be used to open fraudulent credit accounts, file fake tax returns, obtain medical care in your name, and more. Unlike a credit card number, your SSN cannot simply be changed.
Risk level: High — SSN exposure warrants immediate credit freezes at all three bureaus and may qualify you for the strongest legal remedies available under state law.
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