The first step in responding to a data breach is to figure out exactly what information … See more

If your password was compromised, you have to change it not only on the breached service but also everywhere else you’ve used that password. The quickest way to do this is b… See more

If your name and phone number were part of a data breach, attackers can use it to try to log into your account. When you turn on multifactor authentication (MFA), which is available fo… See more

If your home address was compromised in a data breach and you learn that it’s been posted on another site, you can report it and see whether it can be removed. If your address is … See more

If your Social Security number or financial information was part of a data breach, freezing your credit will restrict access to it, which makes it challenging for identity thieves to o… See more