Hack Alert: 6 Million victims at risk as outsourcer hacked - What you can do to minimise your chances of being a hacking victim

Tell us your story here!Welcome to Scams, Hacks and Frauds, where we look at true crime hacking stories.  Your data may have already been taken by hackers who have infiltrated a company responsible for the pensions of millions.Join us as we uncover a staggering data breach affecting over 6 million individuals, stemming from a major hack of outsourcing giant Capita. You may not have heard of Capita, but chances are you've interacted with their services without even realising it. From managing pensions to handling customer service for numerous companies, Capita holds sensitive data on countless people, including you.We take you through the timeline of the breach, starting with a seemingly innocuous web browsing session that spiralled into chaos. As alarms went off and alerts were ignored, a hacker gained unprecedented access to Capita's network, ultimately siphoning off vast amounts of personal information, including bank details and driver's license numbers. We explore the shocking negligence that allowed this intrusion to occur and the aftermath of the breach, which raises serious questions about data security and corporate responsibility.Tune in to learn how you can protect yourself from identity fraud, the importance of monitoring your credit file, and practical steps you can take to minimise your data exposure. With insights on data minimisation and the power of the GDPR delete button, this episode is a vital resource for anyone concerned about their personal information in today’s digital landscape.Check your credit file:USA: https://www.annualcreditreport.com/index.actionUK: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/loans/check-free-credit-report/Other Hacking storiesQantas Hack Story: https://scamshacksandfrauds.com/scattered-spider-hack-qantas/M&S and Co-op hack: https://scamshacksandfrauds.com/marks-and-spencer-and-uk-retailers-hacked-by-scattered-spider/We (usually) publish new content every other Monday. The short time our episodes save your wallet, and help protect your family.If you like shows like "The Perfect Scam" or "Darknet Diaries" then this show might be for you.  On our website you’ll find more computer hacking, identity fraud, impersonation, consumer rights and Romance Scams.  To find these and to access our transcripts, visit us at www.scamshacksandfrauds.com.The transcript and spoken audio are available under the Creative Commons, Share Alike, With Attributions license. For more information on this visit creativecommons.org.