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[Kthulhu]

Three free PS3 games isn't going to cut it this time. Honestly there needs to be a cybersecurity overhaul, including penalties levied for lax security.

Trump's group of people responsible for cyber security all quit because they said he didn't take it seriously.

Hopefully the next president will push for all consumer data to be encrypted.

 

[WonkyPanda]

Do you recommend the sink full of water method or just open air?

If you have the time, go open air....always.

In all seriousness: https://www.nbcnews.com/business/co...your-credit-files-lock-out-id-thieves-n520986

 

[BFIB]

Ummm, I just suffered ID theft a few weeks ago. Even made a thread inquiring on steps.

 

[TylerD]

Oh FUCK OFF Equifax. Fucking idiots.

 

[effzee]

What???

 

[kingocfs]

If you have the time, go open air....always.

In all seriousness: https://www.nbcnews.com/business/co...your-credit-files-lock-out-id-thieves-n520986

Seriously, freeze that shit.

Here is the breakdown of cost by state. WELL WORTH IT.

 

[Dr. Zoidberg]

"Security" is an illusion.

There's some truth in this. If you make your services usable by humans at all they are going to be at risk. It's near-impossible to have a 100% secure, internet-connected service. You either pull everything offline with an air-gap (which would be so unwieldy as to be unusable these days) or you do the best you can and hope for the best. It's like trying to program completely bug-free software with no buffer overflows or other weaknesses. Essentially impossible with modern complexities. So these kinds of breaches are inevitable. It's not a surprise to me when they happen.

What do you do about it? Fix the problem and carry-on. We can't go back to the point where this isn't possible.

 

[GhaleonEB]

Seriously, freeze that shit.

Here is the breakdown of cost by state. WELL WORTH IT.

Thanks. Gonna look into this tonight.

 

[BreezyLimbo]

So how can we find out if we were affected?

 

[Jotaka]

The eternal figth against hacking

 

[Mashing]

I hope this results in Equifax being disqualified from being a credit reporting agency. This is ludicrous.

 

[djplaeskool]

damnit.

 

[BlazinSkatinAxel]

Good thing my credit is already bad.

Throw it back, b.

 

[Zoe]

Seriously, freeze that shit.

Here is the breakdown of cost by state. WELL WORTH IT.

Don't forget you have to multiply that by 3 and pay each time you want to thaw it.

 

[Fenderputty]

Got to be fucking shitting me. There should be a huge penalty for companies when they have a data breach.

How do I check to see if I was affected? How do I monitor this crap?

Do you have a CC? You're probably affected.

 

[Widdle Puppy]

I hope this results in Equifax being disqualified from being a credit reporting agency. This is ludicrous.

Same

This industry in general needs major overhaul in general

 

[GK86]

Do you have a CC? You're probably affected.

A credit card? Not at the moment. Haven't had one for years.

 

[Xamtheking]

My parents already had identity protection, and my CC hasn't needed to worry about credit score yet.
Still scary, though.

 

[criesofthepast]

This is only USA? Or Canada as well?

Anyways. Fucking cunts Equifax.

 

[evil solrac v3.0]

why even bother worrying at this point? the thieves and criminals won. I just hope I become an upper class white, land owning male with a six figure income.

 

[Fenderputty]

A credit card? Not at the moment. Haven't had one for years.

Auto Loan? School Loan? Any sort of loan that would be tracked by a credit reporting agency ... you're likely fucked.

 

[SwiftDeath]

Don't forget you have to multiply that by 3 and pay each time you want to thaw it.

So do you pay $30 to freeze all 3 initially then each time you need credit pulled pay $30 to unfreeze and $30 again to refreeze?

 

[Chuckl3s]

Can the hackers do the school loan database next and just you know accidentally wipe out school debt?

 

[Dr. Zoidberg]

So how can we find out if we were affected?

The story says Equifax will contact anyone who was affected, assuming their information is still current.

 

[Wet Bloodfart]

Jesus. This is huge

 

[PopcornMegaphone]

This is massive.

 

[Psychotext]

Ugh fuck, talk about pretty much the worst company for it to happen to.

 

[ProtomanNeo]

Does this mean I get a credit score boost?

 

[GK86]

Auto Loan? School Loan? Any sort of loan that would be tracked by a credit reporting agency ... you're likely fucked.

School loan, yes.

 

[family_guy]

So how can we find out if we were affected?

https://www.equifaxsecurity2017.com/potential-impact/

Although I'm not sure if this site is any more secure.

 

[oxrock]

This is quite a big deal. They hold all relevant information for stealing one's identity. Might have to buy a pitchfork and join an angry mob now.

 

[Karkador]

I think our president should turn to his advisors and figure out a solution, just call them up.....

"Over a quarter of the members on Trump's cybersecurity advisory council have resigned en masse"

Oh.

 

[New002]

So do you pay $30 to freeze all 3 initially then each time you need credit pulled pay $30 to unfreeze and $30 again to refreeze?

Sounds right yeah.

Some more info on how to do this for each of the 3 companies.

 

[Luminaire]

Welp.

One step closer to using blood samples to open accounts/loans.

 

[Memento_Mori15]

https://www.equifaxsecurity2017.com/potential-impact/

Although I'm not sure if this site is any more secure.

Just curious, why do they need the last 6 numbers when it’s usually 4? Correct me if I’m wrong. If you have the last 6, couldn’t you easily guess the first 3 based on where a person was born?

Edit: seems like it’s legit then based on the person below this post.

 

[Primus]

https://www.equifaxsecurity2017.com/potential-impact/

Although I'm not sure if this site is any more secure.

That site is part of Equifax's TrustedID initiative, so it's legit.

Be warned, though, they will try to enroll you in TrustedID after looking up your info.

 

[Kremzeek]

Let's downgrade their credit rating.

for real.

this is inexcusable.

 

[AuthenticM]

"social security numbers"

Jesus fucking Christ

 

[itsgreen]

Only 5 percent?

 

[AbsolutBro]

Hopefully no one here needs this, but the FTC has a website designed to help people recover from identity theft. It includes a road map for recovery, along with helpful form letters to help in dealing with creditors.

 

[KraftyKrankins]

Oh come on. This is the third time this year a service or anything I've used gets hacked.

 

[backflip10019]

https://www.equifaxsecurity2017.com/potential-impact/

Although I'm not sure if this site is any more secure.

Anyone used this yet? Is it safe/worth using?

This seriously fucking pisses me off. Those impacted should be able to sue this company into oblivion.

 

[Netherscourge]

I'm just gonna start stuffing money under my mattress.

 

[ginger ninja]

So you go to credit bureau website to make sure you are not a victim of Identity theft, only to become a victim of identity theft ? There's a joke here somewhere.

How do I even check If someone is impersonating me ? Go to Equifax lol ?

 

[Netherscourge]

So you go to credit bureau website to make sure you are not a victim of Identity theft, only to become a victim of identity theft ? There's a joke here somewhere.

How do I even check If someone is impersonating me ? Go to Equifax lol ?

They'll make you pay for ID Theft Insurance while using your ID to get illegal loans and then lie to you about how safe your ID is.

 

[TylerD]

That site is part of Equifax's TrustedID initiative, so it's legit.

Be warned, though, they will try to enroll you in TrustedID after looking up your info.

Which they are providing free for one year to all US customers that sign up.

 

[nasax]

Everyone change your social security numbers! Oh wait, we can't.

 

[Tahnit]

I think it’s time for some cybersecurity reform. Making sure all these companies are spending the money necessary to protect our data.

 

[family_guy]

Anyone used this yet? Is it safe/worth using?

This seriously fucking pisses me off. Those impacted should be able to sue this company into oblivion.

I used it, but it only gave me a message saying I could enroll in their TrustID thing on 9/12. So based on the instructions, I assume I'm safe, but really they probably don't know everyone that could possibly be affected anyway.