A massive data breach at the credit check company 700Credit could affect at least 5.6 million people. Personal information, including Social Security numbers, addresses, names and dates of birth, were exposed in the leak.

700Credit is a Michigan-based company that runs credit checks and identity verification services for auto dealerships throughout the United States. The company released a statement on its website blaming a bad actor with unauthorized access to its databases.

The company said it is sending letters by mail to individuals whose data was stolen in the breach, and it is offering credit monitoring services.

According to the Michigan Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Products website, this breach affects 5.6 million people. A statement from Michigan Attorney Gener

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