Conduent security breach.
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I like that they sent me the letter today recommending Credit Monitoring services, for a breach that started 2 years ago.
If I didn't have it now (I do, Experian), it's way too late. All the personal information is already out there on the Net — and like toothpaste, you're not going to be able to put it back in the tube.
This all seems like a scam to put money into Credit Monitoring and anti-Dark Web services.
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DesertRatt
All Bark, No Bite!
The Internet was designed to be certain it was NOT secure. It was designed with NSA/ETC access to be easy. It could have been bullet proof, but that would not have met the goals.
The more I think about that letter I received, the more I think it is a veiled attempt at selling Net security services.
Exploiting a known information leak, by some protection software companies.
DesertRatt
All Bark, No Bite!
One view of the Internet is that it provides citizens access to a vast information highway. Some people still believe that. The other view is the reverse--all your family's information flowing out.
And the reality is, banks, health care, investment companies, retirement plans, and even the local eatery use the Net (and Clouds) for their business. Even this site.
So, everything is everywhere. Just a fact of life these days.
whoaru99
Epic Member
It's not a false dilemma that it's one way or the other. Both are true.
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REMINGTON700
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Problem is there does not seem to be any strong incentives or accountability for these companies to stop losing personal data. It's becoming routine for them to just send out the "we're sorry" form letter would you like xxx years of complimentary ID protection - for a lifetime problem. And then chalk up the loss to all as a cost of doing business, no doubt passed back to the consumer.
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DesertRatt
All Bark, No Bite!
A society-wide problem in 2026. Especially world-wide.
It often feels like a snowball barrelling down the mountain.
DesertRatt
All Bark, No Bite!
Civilizations really do come and go. All of them.
Apparently, ideals can't be maintained forever. At some point, new realities swamp the old ideals. My best current guess is that the Earth just can't operate with 8B brains trying to steer.
Apparently, ideals can't be maintained forever. At some point, new realities swamp the old ideals. My best current guess is that the Earth just can't operate with 8B brains trying to steer.
gslikker
Super Member
Something alike is going on in my country. A company called Odido was hacked, and of 6 million people (which is one third of the 18 million people here) all kinds of info including identification info and bank account numbers is stolen by hackers. Them hackers are putting it on the dark web, already, I did read. A ransom was asked and not paid.
guess AI will do the rest, one day.
Yes, I make printouts of my bank accounts information again....
One day, computer says no when you check your bank account, simply saying "this account does not exist"
guess AI will do the rest, one day.
Yes, I make printouts of my bank accounts information again....
One day, computer says no when you check your bank account, simply saying "this account does not exist"
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whoaru99
Epic Member
The really worrisome point is what are they going to believe, their computer or our paper?
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