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. …
Trust fund solvency idea:
ReplyDelete- Sell all current SSNs on the dark web
- Issue new SSNs to all Americans
- Repeat as necessary
We all laughed at the doge muskrats, but they were ahead of their time!
DeleteNew SSN's would REALLY mess things up. Good idea in theory though...also, I'm certain there will be more data leaks, especially with AI running things. New SSN's monthly would be needed at the rate of hacks and SSN breaches. I think it would cause more of a mess than what SSA can handle. Just my opinion is all. My credit is frozen with a fraud alert, but I don't plan to use my credit anytime soon. Works for me, but probably not for everyone. I would suggest at least freezing one's credit, it can be "thawed" whenever needed. Fraud alerts stay on file for a year, and require a lender to contact the person requesting credit directly to assure they are who they say they are. FOUR data breaches, my credit monitoring company sent 4 emails that my SSN was found on the dark web four times in just Sept. Oct...... it's a mess so, to be safe I locked it down with chains.
DeleteDid anybody say Big Mac? 🤡 🍔
ReplyDeleteOPM gave up my SSN years ago just waiting for my identity to be stolen!
ReplyDeleteThe Equifax breech nailed me pretty hard. First time I froze my credit ever... Getting tired of the breeches.
DeleteHow much for a Big Mac meal on the dark web?
ReplyDeleteThis is terrible! ...I'll take two please.
ReplyDeleteMmmmmmm, Big Mac.... ❤️. I'd rather preserve my SSN though.
ReplyDelete