Oct 16, 2026

SSNs For Less Than A Big Mac

      From Government Technology:

Stolen Social Security numbers can cost less than $2 each on the dark web, which is cheaper than a Big Mac, a dozen eggs or a gallon of milk, according to new research from the identity protection company Coveron.

Coveron, with support from NordLayer Intelligence, examined dark web forums and private messaging channels from June 2024 through June 2026, identifying 5,885 posts that involved the sale of personal information packages containing Social Security numbers. Some listings offered bulk discounts, dropping prices below $1 per package. …

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Trust fund solvency idea:

- Sell all current SSNs on the dark web
- Issue new SSNs to all Americans
- Repeat as necessary

Anonymous said...

Did anybody say Big Mac? 🤡 🍔

Anonymous said...

We all laughed at the doge muskrats, but they were ahead of their time!

Anonymous said...

OPM gave up my SSN years ago just waiting for my identity to be stolen!

Anonymous said...

How much for a Big Mac meal on the dark web?