Social Security numbers
Coverage of Social Security numbers in the Nexus archive.
- If you got a data breach letter from Corporation Service Company (CSC), here’s the short version
A hacker accessed a CSC-linked database between August 10–25, 2025, stealing sensitive information including names, Social Security numbers, government IDs, financial data, and dates of birth. CSC is offering affected individuals 12 months of free credit monitoring through Cyberscout, which must be enrolled within 90 days. Individuals are advised to consider placing a free credit freeze with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.
- SFPD warns of imposter website
The San Francisco Police Department is warning the public about a fake website impersonating SFPD, which attempts to collect personal information like Social Security numbers from individuals trying to file police reports. The department urges community members to avoid being deceived by this spoofing effort.
- More than a quarter-million noncitizens may be registered to vote in 4 key states, DHS alleges
The Department of Homeland Security alleges that over 256,000 noncitizens may be registered to vote in California, New Jersey, Nevada, and Pennsylvania. Letters obtained by Fox News Digital reveal preliminary findings from a review comparing voter registration records with federal immigration data, prompting a request for state officials to collaborate on verifying identities.
- Major medical device manufacturer notifies nearly 4 million of breach
A major medical device manufacturer notified nearly 4 million individuals of a data breach involving Social Security numbers and health-related data. The company stated there is no evidence that the affected information has been publicly posted or exposed online.
- 1 million+ people without Social Security numbers enrolled in Obamacare, Dr. Oz and RFK Jr. reveal: ‘plagued by fraud’
Over 1 million people enrolled in Obamacare plans lack Social Security Numbers, according to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz. They stated the situation is 'plagued by fraud'.
- Judge strikes down Trump administration database of Social Security numbers, citizenship status
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from creating a centralized database containing Social Security numbers and voters' citizenship status. The judge criticized government agencies for haphazardly combining private information of millions.
- Last chance for in-person IRS help in Baton Rouge this Saturday
The IRS will offer in-person taxpayer assistance at its Baton Rouge Taxpayer Assistance Center this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to bring a current government-issued photo ID, Social Security numbers, and related documents.
- Judge strikes down Trump administration database of Social Security numbers, citizenship status
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from creating a centralized database containing Social Security numbers and voters' citizenship status. Judge Sparkle Sooknanan criticized government agencies for 'haphazardly combined and repurposed' private information of millions.
- Judge strikes down Trump administration database of Social Security numbers, citizenship status
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from creating a centralized database containing Social Security numbers and voters' citizenship status. Judge Sparkle Sooknanan criticized the haphazard handling of private information by multiple government agencies.
- Judge strikes down Trump administration database of Social Security numbers, citizenship status
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from creating a centralized database containing Social Security numbers and voters' citizenship status. The judge criticized government agencies for 'haphazardly combined and repurposed' private information of millions.
- Millions of NYC Health + Hospital patients’ personal data exposed to cybercriminals in data breach, class action lawsuit claims
A data breach at NYC Health + Hospitals exposed millions of patients' and staff's personal data, including social security numbers, medical records, and biometrics, leading to a class action lawsuit. The suit alleges negligence in data protection, violating HIPAA and FTC guidelines, and claims the hospital system delayed notifying affected individuals.
- My SSN was exposed in a breach at Columbia—a school I have no connection with
A data breach at Columbia University in June exposed 1.8 million Social Security numbers, including those of individuals with no connection to the school. The breach, attributed to a hacktivist motivated by Columbia's 'affirmative action-based' admissions, led to public notices addressed only to the university's community.
- Millions at risk after healthcare breaches expose Social Security numbers and medical records from five US providers
Healthcare breaches at five US providers have exposed Social Security numbers and medical records, putting millions at risk. The incidents highlight vulnerabilities in healthcare data security.
- 7-Eleven data breach affects over 185,000 people’s personal data
A data breach at 7-Eleven exposed the personal information of over 185,000 individuals, including names, dates of birth, postal addresses, and Social Security numbers, according to a state government listing.
- Medicare portal database exposed Social Security numbers: reports
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) unintentionally exposed Social Security numbers for at least 100 healthcare providers through its National Provider Directory. The database was removed after The Washington Post alerted CMS officials to the breach.
- ADT data breach exposes customer information
ADT confirmed a data breach where a cybercrime group, ShinyHunters, stole customer information, including names, phone numbers, addresses, and partial Social Security numbers. The breach occurred via a vishing attack on an employee's Okta account, but ADT claims no payment data or security systems were compromised.