1 billion identity records exposed in ID verification data leak

An IDMerit data breach allegedly exposed over 203 million U.S. records containing personal details for identity verification, researchers reported.
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Your Social Security number is vulnerable to identity thieves — here's how to lock it down

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Social Security requiring in-office visits for millions of recipients, applicants

(The Hill) — The Social Security Administration (SSA) said Monday that it will no longer allow individuals to verify their identity over the phone but instead require online authentication or ...
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Social Security Unveils Major Safety Update to Boost Identity Checks

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed that it is "implementing stronger identity verification procedures" to prevent fraud after a leaked memo earlier this week detailed the plans.