TransUnion hack has put 4.4 million Americans’ personal data at risk, including Social Security — how to protect yourself before it’s too late

“While most of the previous attacks have exposed sensitive but less critical information, the compromise of SSNs creates far ...
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Locking Your Social Security Number Can Protect You From Identity Theft – Here's How It Works

When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, ...

Whistleblower says 300 million Americans are at risk of a massive Social Security data breach exposing them to identity theft and loss of benefits

Charles Borges, chief data officer for the Social Security Administration (SSA), filed a complaint in late August claiming that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) violated the law by ...