Transunion Says Hackers Stole 4.4m Customers' Personal Information

As TransUnion reveals that hackers stole the personal info of 4.4 million customers, commenters are sounding the alarm on the broader implications of ambient data collection, with some noting that the real concern lies with the silent ingestion of data from sources like License Plate Readers and facial recognition tech. While some are jaded, calling the breach a "non-event" in today's data landscape, others are pushing back against companies' damage control tactics, like offering "free" credit monitoring services that require a credit card. The discussion highlights a growing frustration with corporate accountability and a desire for more transparency, with one commenter pointing out that companies often downplay the severity of hacks before later revealing the true extent of the breach. Amidst the debate, the original poster's clarification that the credit monitoring service is offered for two years rather than one sparked a glimmer of optimism.

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