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Massive Data Breach Announced: What To Do If Your Social Security Lands On The Dark Web?
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You may have never heard of National Public Data, yet your social security number may have been compromised in the company’s recent massive data breach. The breach was publicly announced acknowledged in August of 2024.
In an official data breach notice, National Public Data indicated that 2.9 billion personal records may have been compromised, affecting millions of people. The information, in addition to Social Security numbers, may have included names, email addresses, phone numbers and mailing addresses.
The consequences of a data breach can be severe and long-lasting, affecting individuals and families. Leaking of Social Security numbers poses several dangers. With your Social Security number and other personal information, criminals can commit credit card fraud by applying for credit cards, loans, and other lines of credit without your knowledge, damaging your credit score when they default on payments.
▶️ What you can and should do to protect yourself from leaked Social Security number dangers?
The first thing you can do is to find out if the National Public Data breach included your personal data.
All you need for the check is you first name, last name, your state and year of birth. If you find you are included in the breach, the first step you should do is to freeze your credit with each of the three major bureaus – Equifax, Experian and Transunion.
Even, if you are not affected by the breach, it is a good idea to put a freeze on your credit with the bureaus. The freeze will block access to your credit by bad actors and it prevents new credit or debt, from being opened in your name.
▶️ To freeze your credit accounts with all 3 major credit bureaus
To freeze (or unfreeze) your credit accounts with all 3 major credit bureaus - Equifax, Experian and TransUnion – you will need to register and follow these steps for each:
▶️ For Equifax
And navigate to the Manage Freeze section
▶️ For Experian
and Navigate to the Security Freeze section
▶️ For TransUnion
and navigate to Credit Freeze section
In addition to credit freeze and fraud alert, you should change all your passwords, particularly if you have repeated passwords among multiple websites.
Ideally, you should enable multi-factor authentication for personal websites to help keep your financial data secure.
The bottom line for protecting against data breaches involves implementing a comprehensive set of strategies and best practices to keep yourself cyber-safe.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 National Public Data Breach
01:25 Consequences Of a Data Breach
02:29 What Can You Do To Protect Yourself
02:55 Place A Credit Freeze On Equifax, Experian and Transunion
04:27 Place A Fraud Alert
▶️ Related keywords
#databreach#socialsecuritynumber
In an official data breach notice, National Public Data indicated that 2.9 billion personal records may have been compromised, affecting millions of people. The information, in addition to Social Security numbers, may have included names, email addresses, phone numbers and mailing addresses.
The consequences of a data breach can be severe and long-lasting, affecting individuals and families. Leaking of Social Security numbers poses several dangers. With your Social Security number and other personal information, criminals can commit credit card fraud by applying for credit cards, loans, and other lines of credit without your knowledge, damaging your credit score when they default on payments.
▶️ What you can and should do to protect yourself from leaked Social Security number dangers?
The first thing you can do is to find out if the National Public Data breach included your personal data.
All you need for the check is you first name, last name, your state and year of birth. If you find you are included in the breach, the first step you should do is to freeze your credit with each of the three major bureaus – Equifax, Experian and Transunion.
Even, if you are not affected by the breach, it is a good idea to put a freeze on your credit with the bureaus. The freeze will block access to your credit by bad actors and it prevents new credit or debt, from being opened in your name.
▶️ To freeze your credit accounts with all 3 major credit bureaus
To freeze (or unfreeze) your credit accounts with all 3 major credit bureaus - Equifax, Experian and TransUnion – you will need to register and follow these steps for each:
▶️ For Equifax
And navigate to the Manage Freeze section
▶️ For Experian
and Navigate to the Security Freeze section
▶️ For TransUnion
and navigate to Credit Freeze section
In addition to credit freeze and fraud alert, you should change all your passwords, particularly if you have repeated passwords among multiple websites.
Ideally, you should enable multi-factor authentication for personal websites to help keep your financial data secure.
The bottom line for protecting against data breaches involves implementing a comprehensive set of strategies and best practices to keep yourself cyber-safe.
▶️ About Coach Simon
With years of experience in personal finance and a background steeped in engineering, business and entrepreneurship, Coach Simon delivers insights that empower viewers. His unwavering commitment to financial literacy shines through in every video, making complex topics accessible for everyone.
▶️ Join Our Growing Community!
Don't miss crucial insights about personal finance, investments, real estate and taxes. If you find this video informative, please consider liking, commenting, and subscribing for more invaluable guidance. Hit the notification bell to stay updated on our latest releases! Your feedback is vital to us, and we welcome any questions or experiences you want to share.
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We want to hear from you! Feel free to drop them in the comments below.
▶️ Stay connected for more personal finance and wealth-building insights
- Subscribe and click the bell to be notified about new videos
▶️ Disclaimer: These videos are for educational purposes only. For personalized advice tailored to your unique situation, always consider consulting with a professional and certified advisor.
▶️ Remember, knowledge is power! Equip yourself with the right information to secure a stable financial future for you and your loved ones.
CHAPTERS
00:00 National Public Data Breach
01:25 Consequences Of a Data Breach
02:29 What Can You Do To Protect Yourself
02:55 Place A Credit Freeze On Equifax, Experian and Transunion
04:27 Place A Fraud Alert
▶️ Related keywords
#databreach#socialsecuritynumber
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