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Government Data Breach Sparks Fears Millions May Need New Social Security Numbers

DOGE allegedly exposed 300 million Americans' Social Security numbers in unsecured cloud storage, creating lifelong fraud risks that may require replacing SSNs.
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All U.S. Social Security numbers may need to be changed following a massive breach that is already being investigated as a national threat

A whistleblower warns a mishandled cloud copy of Social Security data could put millions at lifelong risk and force SSNs to change.
Yahoo

Your Social Security number is vulnerable to identity thieves — here's how to lock it down

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Here's how your Social Security number works and what each element means

The Social Security Number (SSN) is an important means of identification for residents of the United States. It was originally designed to track U.S workers' earnings either by employment or ...
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Some Americans could get new Social Security numbers under bill

Lawmakers are advancing a proposal that would let some Americans replace their Social Security numbers, a shift that could reshape how families respond when a child's identity is compromised. The ...
CNBC

New Social Security scam uses 'high pressure' scare tactics. What to watch for

A new scheme seeks to convince individuals that their Social Security numbers may be suspended due to criminal activities, the Office of the Inspector General for the Social Security Administration ...
Forbes

Hyundai Data Breach Potentially Exposes 2.7 Million Social Security Numbers

The Hyundai Motor Company is a South Korean multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Seoul. Hyundai is alerting millions of customers about a data breach that exposed Social Security ...