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PC Containing Consumer Credit Data Stolen
TransUnion will review its data handling processes after loss of desktop system with information on more than 3,600 consumers
TransUnion'sdisclosure follows a string of compromised data incidents that have hitcompanies such as Bank of America, CardSystems Solutions Inc., andothers

Published Nov 09, 2005 — Information Week
Withfederal legislators mulling over options for fighting identify theftand fraud, TransUnion LLC, one of three companies that maintainconsumer credit histories, provided the latest scare Wednesday,revealing that a password-protected PC containing personal creditinformation on more than 3,600 consumers was stolen from a regionalsales office in California last month.

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Missing backup tapes spur encryption at Time-Warner
40 tapes with personal information lost in transit

Published May 06, 2005 — Network World
Time Warner this week said it will "quickly" begin encrypting all data saved to backup tapes after 40 tapes with personal information on about 600,000 current and former employees were lost in transit to a storage facility.

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Store's Floor Model Computer Loaded With Woman's Personal Info
Colorado woman shocked to learn a computer was sold containing years worth of personal data

Published Mai 06, 2005 — KMGH-TV, Denver CO / U.S.
Imagine receiving a phone call from a stranger who knew your most private thoughts, knew what you looked like, knew your Social Security number, and even knew how much you make and where you work.

That happened to a Colorado woman after she took her computer to a major electronics store. Her situation may be surprising given all the warnings about identity theft. But it's not surprising if you think for a moment about what's on your personal computer. There may be files about your income, business records, taxes, personal e-mails, dirty jokes, pictures and more.

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Data theft affects 145,000 nationwide
Suspect arrested in ChoicePoint case agrees to plea deal

Published Feb 18, 2005 — MSNBC
NEW YORK - Database giant ChoicePoint said late Wednesday that 145,000 consumers nationwide were placed at risk by a recent data theft at the company. Previously, the company had suggested the theft only affected California residents.

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Hacker penetrates T-Mobile systems

Published Jan 11, 2005 — SecurityFocus.com website
A sophisticated computer hacker had access to servers at wireless giant T-Mobile for at least a year, which he used to monitor U.S. Secret Service e-mail, obtain customers' passwords and Social Security numbers, and download candid photos taken by Sidekick users, including Hollywood celebrities, SecurityFocus has learned.

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Hacker Compromises Data At George Mason University
Private information on 32,000 students and staff was compromised.

Published Jan 10, 2005 — ComputerWorld
A database at George Mason University containing confidential information on thousands of students and staff has been hacked, and school officials are warning that the data could be used by identity thieves.

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