We have been notified by Experian, a vendor that processes our credit applications, that they have experienced a data breach. The investigation is ongoing, but what we know right now is that the hacker acquired the records of approximately 15 million people, including new applicants requiring a credit check for service or device financing from September 1, 2013 through September 16, 2015. These records include information such as name, address and birthdate as well as encrypted fields with Social Security number and ID number (such as driver’s license or passport number), and additional information used in T-Mobile’s own credit assessment. Experian has determined that this encryption may have been compromised. We are working with Experian to take protective steps for all of these consumers as quickly as possible.
Anyone concerned that they may have been impacted by Experian’s data breach can sign up for two years of FREE credit monitoring and identity resolution services at www.protectmyID.com/securityincident. Additionally, Experian issued a press release that you can read here: www.experian.com/securityincident and you can view their Q&A at Experian.com/T-MobileFacts.
http://www.t-mobile.com/landing/experian-data-breach.html?icid=WOR_NA_CLRSKY_GP21HHC35JV3079
Only for t-mobile users?
Nope. But you have to (legally) agree that you may have been affected etc...
Any way to check if I was affected?
