From SIM-Swaps to Home-Invasion Threats, Ledger Leak Has Cascading Consequences

From SIM-Swaps to Home-Invasion Threats, Ledger Leak Has Cascading Consequences

The incident shows the variety of ways data can be used to hurt people, and raises questions about how and if certain data should be retained at all.


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