Cyber Security tip # 62
KiwiSaver provider generate number 10 in terms of the largest amount of clientele just yesterday announced that they had had 26000 of their customers confidential information exposed. This p.i. exposure can lead to identity theft. The company is required to store additional identifying information about their customers due to the anti-money laundering laws and the counter financing of terrorism rules.
Their recommendations are to obviously change passwords and to closely monitor your bank accounts and report any unusual transaction.
Also, what is highly recommended is that those people who have been affected should apply for a credit report suppression which means that if any third party is trying to obtain credit in your name you will be notified.