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Experian, Ford, and Identity Theft

Posted by michael on from the run-over-by-the-canyonero dept.

corebreech writes "The mighty New York Times (I think they might want you to register) is reporting that hackers posing as Ford employees have managed to pilfer some 13,000 credit reports (Quality is Job 1.) Supposedly the info isn't restricted to merely credit card numbers, but rather includes such delectable delights as address, SSN, bank account info and creditworthiness. Glad I take the subway." The original story was from the Boston Globe.

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  1. uhoh by Graspee_Leemoor · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    I suppose there will be many flames pointing out that the word "crackers" should have been used instead- damn Jargon File noobs.

    graspee

  2. we knew this already, but... by warpSpeed · · Score: 2, Offtopic

    Ford Really Sucks

  3. Today on Slashdot... by Grape+Shasta · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    "Hackers stealing personal information from the databases of large companies! Read all about it at the web site of a large company (which first requires your personal information.)"

    Anyone else think this is dumb? Please stop linking to NYTimes already! There's plenty of other places out there also carrying these stories.

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