Haley defends data standards after South Carolina tax hack
Gov Nikki Haley says South Carolina did not encrypt Social Security numbers in a state tax return database hacked by an international attacker. Up to 3.6 million returns from 1998 onward may be affected. The state offers free credit monitoring. phone center handles thousands of calls as Experian negotiations continue.
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The article notes that anyone who filed taxes in South Carolina from 1998 onward should call 866 578 5422 to verify whether their information was stolen. Gov Haley labels the hacker a sophisticated criminal and says the access methods were highly creative. Experts warn databases remain vulnerable despite audits.
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