Data Breach At Credit Check Giant 700Credit Affects At Least 5.6 Million
700Credit data breach exposes 5.6 million people. What was stolen, who’s affected, and how to protect your identity now.
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Data Breach At Credit Check Giant 700Credit Affects At Least 5.6 Million
700Credit Data Breach Hits 5.6 Million Consumers A major 700Credit data breach has exposed the sensitive personal information of at least 5.6 million people across the United States, raising urgent concerns about identity theft and financial fraud. The breach affects individuals whose data was processed through auto dealerships using 700Credit’s credit check and identity verification services. According to official disclosures, stolen data includes full names, home addresses, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers. These details are considered highly valuable on the dark web and can be exploited for years. The company confirmed the incident occurred in October, but the data was allegedly collected over several months. State officials are now urging affected consumers to act quickly. Credit monitoring and freezes are being strongly recommended. Credit: Glowimages / Getty Images What Happened in the 700Credit Cyberattack 700Credit, a Michigan-based company, disclosed that the breach wa…
