The hackers themselves say that they dont want to release the information, but are in a tough situation financially so that they said that they have to do it. I think its messed up. No matter how bad your situation is, you cant hold over half of American's personal information hostage.
Not to mention the subtle adverse affects on the American and world economy.
It is sufficient motivation for them. The repercussions of this will be interesting.
It sure will be. So almost half of American's info has been compromised. But not everyone has a credit file, etc.
Add to that other security breaches, I wonder if everyone who has a credit history in American has already been compromised anyways.
I am Cornholio! You will co-operate with my bunghole!