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cute_boilast Monday at 10:28 PM1 replyview on HN

I think every SSN is already leaked and government is doing nothing. I tried to change SSN and they told me it is not possible.


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recursivecaveatyesterday at 12:56 AM

100s of millions have definitely been exposed already. The best defence is probably to be a baby so your risk window is minimal. I haven't been able to pull that off personally, so I follow the other recommended piece of advice which is to keep your credit checks permanently frozen with the agencies and only temporarily thaw it for specific usages.

https://www.upguard.com/breaches/social-insecurity-billions-...

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