We Can Guess Your Social Security Number
source: http://information-security-resources.com/2009/07/22/we-can-guess-your-social-security-number/
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- Paisano1
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Simple social engineering tactics can often be used to get to sensitive information simply by supplying a valid SSN. I know many of the business companies I’ve called, when just doing unscientific tests, started out the call with, “May I have your account number please?” To which I say, “Oh, darn; I don’t have that with me! Could I give you my SSN instead?” And usually they say, “Sure; give me the SSN.” Bingo. Social engineering is powerful and used by many crooks.
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heimbachae
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it's not that difficult. all you need is some simple information about a person, where they were born (region), what day/month/year. it's shocking the government actually has a REASON for the numbers!! shocking.
- 2 years ago
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heimbachae
