2.1 Million University of Miami Medical Records Stolen

Business Wire,  April 23, 2008  

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Florida's LoudSiren.com Steps-up to Protect Local Victims

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- On March 17th thieves stole computer tapes from a van used by an off-site storage company in Coral Gables, FL. The information on those tapes includes names, addresses, social security numbers, financial and health data. Anyone who has been a patient of a University of Miami physician or visited a UM medical facility since January 1, 1999 is likely included on the tapes.

While the University says the personal information will be hard to access, LoudSiren understands that many University of Miami patients may not want to take that chance. LoudSiren.com, a member of the Debix Identity Protection Network[TM], is reaching out to the victims of this crime.

To help protect victims of this crime LoudSiren is offering Miami area residents Identity Theft Protection for 50% off. ($49 for one year by visiting www.loudsiren.com and using promotion code: "Miami." Offer is valid until May 5th.)

"We have deeply discounted LoudSiren protection," notes LoudSiren.com V.P. Paul Vazquez, "because this incident could affect so many Floridians and we believe it is our duty as a Florida's only Identity Theft Protection company to step up and offer protection to local residents."

How does LoudSiren.com's Identity Protection Network[TM] work?

LoudSiren stops identity fraud before it happens through a technology interface which allows banks and creditors to place a secure, automated phone call to you, requesting your authorization when someone applies for a new credit account in your name. You can immediately approve or reject the request using the keypad on your phone. So whether it's you or an impostor applying for credit, you'll remain in control and your valuable credit is kept safe.

The LoudSiren Network is particularly useful in the data breach context because the Network can track patterns of fraudulent activity among a group of potential victims. In addition to receiving optional free credit reports, customers are also covered by Identity Theft Insurance through AIG and are removed from pre-approved credit card lists (a source of identity theft). Visit www.LoudSiren.com for details.

About LoudSiren, LLC

LoudSiren, LLC is a member of the Identity Protection Network[TM] and consumer-direct marketing partner of Debix, Inc. An experienced Advisory Board gives the Identity Protection Network[TM] considerable strength in delivering exceptional identity fraud prevention solutions. Members include the former Head of Global Security for CitiGroup, the Chief Information Security Officer for Charles Schwab, the CISO-in-Residence for Echelon One, as well as several other high profile, security-focused business executives throughout the country. LoudSiren has offices in Tallahassee, Florida and Austin, Texas.

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