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To: Volsi Mimir who wrote (103786)3/9/2005 6:20:03 PM
From: Volsi Mimir  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 793706
 
Hackers breach LexisNexis, grab info on 32,000 people
news.yahoo.com

Hackers have compromised databases belonging to LexisNexis and stolen information on at least 32,000 people, according to a statement Wednesday from LexisNexis' parent company, Reed Elsevier PLC.

The hackers stole passwords, names, addresses, Social Security (news - web sites) and drivers license numbers of legitimate customers of the company's Seisint division. Seisint collects data on individuals that is used by law enforcement and private companies for debt recovery, fraud detection and other services.
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[SO WHEN IS SOMEBODY GONNA OFFER "HACKERS INSURANCE"?]