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700Credit breach puts 5.8 million Social Security numbers at risk in alarming third-party failure

The 700Credit data breach exposed 5.8 million Social Security numbers through a third-party partner, not its own systems. The stolen data affects auto dealership customers and raises identity theft and fraud risks. 700Credit offers free credit monitoring for affected users, and experts advise freezing credit, using strong passwords, and enabling two-factor authentication to stay safe.