Experian, Ford, and Identity Theft

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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[CaptainZapp]

Gawd, how I really hat those smooth corporate jaspers, talking in press releases. Now this one is really a gem:

Mr. Girard, the Experian spokesman, said the company would work with the F.B.I. to catch and prosecute the intruders. "It just shows that today, even big companies can be victimized," he said. "it's a never-ending struggle against the bad guys."

Look mate, if anybody is victimized here it's those 13000 er! customers while you guys obviously didn't protect their data adequately.

No need to thank me