Security lapse exposes some Lifeline phone customers to ID theft risk » Times Record News
Security lapse exposes some Lifeline phone customers to ID theft risk » Times Record News : "More than 170,000 records from two participating companies — O klahoma City-based TerraCom Inc. and its affiliate, YourTel America Inc. — were posted online, a Scripps News investigation has found. The records, from residents of at least 26 states, include Social Security numbers , dates of birth and information about participation in other government-assistance programs. Of those records, 343 were viewed by unknown individuals, an official for both companies acknowledged." ...ero. Related articles Security lapse exposes some Lifeline phone customers to ID theft risk Phone assistance program leaves many exposed to identity theft Some Lifeline phone customers face risk Lifeline: Direct line to ID theft? McFeatters: Lifeline could be direct line to identity theft Lifeline: Direct line to ID theft? Scripps uncovered security risks for some Lifeline phone customers How ...