Anthem offers free identity-theft protection after breach

(Reuters) - Anthem Inc said on Wednesday its millions of customers can sign up for free credit monitoring and identity-theft protection services this week following a massive cyber attack involving stolen U.S. Social Security numbers, birth dates and sensitive health information. Information on how to enrol will be posted at anthemfacts.com," Anthem spokeswoman Kristin Binns said in an emailed statement. "Our goal is to provide peace of mind to consumers, while minimizing frustration.&