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2.9 billion hit in one of the largest data breaches ever — full names, addresses and SSNs exposed (www.tomsguide.com)

submitted 3 months ago by fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[–] A_A@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

the U.S. and other countries "around the world"

meaning, for those of us living on other planets, we are completely safe ... such a relief ! /s

[–] IllNess@infosec.pub 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

It's best to say around the world just so who ever is reading it doesn't think it region specific.

For example, they could say "the U.S. and other countries in the western hemisphere."

[–] A_A@lemmy.world -1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

How do you like : "worldwide (including self centered U.S.A.)" 🤣 ?

[–] IllNess@infosec.pub 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

The other way works better since National Public Data is based in Florida and because of the name of the company. If it said "International" instead of "National" the readers would assume it is international data.

Based on the location, name of the company, and the breach mentioning social security numbers, stating the US first is the most logical.

[–] jaybone@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

This is why I don’t go to the National House of Pancakes.