Intersections Inc. Responds to Alarming Levels of Data Loss with Breach Center

Intersections Inc. (NASDAQ:INTX) In a world where breached data seems to be a way of life – one in three people had their data compromised last year, and another one in 30 became victims of identity theft1 – there is a surprising lack of information available to those affected. Intersections Inc., a leader in identity management and protection, is helping victims fight back with a comprehensive resource for those involved in a data breach: www.breachcenter.com. A quick and thorough response to a data breach can help businesses and consumers thwart further damage. Intersections’ new Data Breach Information Center, www.breachcenter.com, offers response guidelines and provides a game plan for those affected by lost or stolen data. "Intersections Inc. has a long history of protecting and managing personal and business data,” said Michael Stanfield, chairman and CEO of Intersections. "The breach center pools this experience and our extensive resources in an easy-to-use website designed to help breach victims stay safe and informed.” Breach Center Resources Consumers affected by a data breach will find information, guidelines, protection services and recovery tips at www.breachcenter.com, including: Four immediate steps consumers can take in the wake of data loss Consumer education on the differences between data loss and identity fraud Valuable tips to help reduce one’s risk of becoming a victim Six months of free protection from Intersections’ state-of-the-art identity protection service, IDENTITY GUARD® Fraud Protection 1 Chronology at Privacy Rights Clearinghouse In addition, the Data Breach Information Center offers businesses comprehensive guidelines to protect consumer data and to react to breaches of sensitive information efficiently. The site offers: Ten good data protection tips, to prevent breach in the first place A five-step program for data breach recovery A vast database of resources and external links businesses can turn to in times of crisis Access to Intersections’ white paper on the prevalence of data breaches in today’s business environment, "2005: The Year of the Breach?” Intersections’ expertise in data management makes the company uniquely qualified to educate consumers and business owners to help defend themselves and their customers from the consequences of a data breach. The breach center is a free resource powered by Intersections’ decade of experience in identity and data management solutions. It is available to the public – including consumers and business owners – at www.breachcenter.com. About Intersections Inc. Intersections Inc. (NASDAQ:INTX) is a leading provider of branded and fully customized identity management solutions. By integrating its technology solutions with its comprehensive services, Intersections safeguards more than 5 million customers, who are primarily received through marketing partnerships and consumer-direct marketing of the company’s IDENTITY GUARD® brand. Intersections also provides consumer-oriented insurance and membership products through marketing partnerships with the major mortgage servicers in the United States as well as other financial institutions through its subsidiary, Chartered Marketing Services, Inc. Additionally, through majority-owned Screening International LLC, Intersections provides pre-employment background screening services domestically and internationally in partnership with Control Risks Group Limited of the United Kingdom. Learn more about Intersections Inc. at www.intersections.com.