tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10280781.post-1110411861738861772005-03-09T18:38:00.000-05:002005-03-09T18:46:08.136-05:00<p class="textBodyBlack">In a news article following the recent compromise of ChoicePoint systems, MSNBC quotes an excerpt from a statement(re-quoted here) from LexisNexis about their recent computer hack incident:<br /></p> <p class="textBodyBlack">The database that was compromised, called Accurint, sells reports for $4.50 each that include an individual’s Social Security number, past addresses, date of birth and voter registration information, including party affiliation.</p> <p class="textBodyBlack">"No credit history, medical records or financial information were accessed in the breach", LexisNexis parent company Reed Elsevier Group PLC said in a statement.<br /></p> <p class="textBodyBlack">Well, I've got news for you, Reed Elsevier Group PLC: If the individuals' Social Security numbers were compromised, it's only a matter of time before some of their credit, medical or financial information can be breached as well. GMAB, as John Stossel of 20/20 would say.<br /></p> <p class="textBodyBlack"><span style="font-weight: bold;">GIVE ME A BREAK!</span><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">sclough@metrocast.net/~sclough</div>Vito Margiottahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05885455815116319302noreply@blogger.com