[Krebs on Security] Intuit to Share Payroll Data from 1.4M Small Businesses With Equifax

Krebs on Security has posted a new item. Financial services giant Intuit this week informed 1.4 million small businesses using its QuickBooks Online Payroll and Intuit Online Payroll products that their payroll information will be shared with big-three consumer credit bureau Equifax starting later this year unless customers opt out by the end of this month. Intuit says the change is tied to an "exciting" and "free" new service that will let millions of small business employees get easy access to employment and income verification services when they wish to apply for a loan or line of credit. Please use the link above to continue reading this posting. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Do you have data blinders on? In a world with increasingly sophisticated threats, an information-only approach to data loss prevention can lead to serious consequences. A new report from 451 Research and Proofpoint, Adapting Information Protection for a Changing World, details why a people-centric approach is essential. Get the report: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, BrianKrebs P.S. You may manage your subscription here: