Data breach: What happens to the stolen data? When will they be used?
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Team Omega
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December 30, 2015
Stolen data via a data breach can be used in a number of ways. However, it is hard to predict when they will be used. Here’s a quick look at both.
What is the data used for?
- Identity theft
- Credit Card purchases
- Other account accesses
- Applying for credit
- Ransom payments
- Threats
- Competitive advantage
- Sold in the black market
When is the data used?
- Instantly for purchases
- Social security numbers held for later purchases
- Many years later for identity theft
- Later for sale or trade
- For future spam
- Phishing attacks
For your data security needs, call Omega ATC at 636-557-7777. Be proactive in protecting your data, email Security@OmegaSecure.com.
Source: TechTarget/Search Security.
