No Financial Information Compromised?

In a news article following the recent compromise of ChoicePoint systems, MSNBC quotes an excerpt from a statement(re-quoted here) from LexisNexis about their recent computer hack incident:

The database that was compromised, called Accurint, sells reports for $4.50 each that include an individual’s Social Security number, past addresses, date of birth and voter registration information, including party affiliation.

"No credit history, medical records or financial information were accessed in the breach", LexisNexis parent company Reed Elsevier Group PLC said in a statement.

Well, I've got news for you, Reed Elsevier Group PLC: If the individuals' Social Security numbers were compromised, it's only a matter of time before some of their credit, medical or financial information can be breached as well. GMAB, as John Stossel of 20/20 would say.

GIVE ME A BREAK!