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How Equifax breach victims can protect personal information

The email alerts Equifax sent to subscribers provided two other options: Sign up for the company’s free “Lock & Alert” service Place a free security freeze on their account Some consumer ... "The brea... read more

Some Equifax credit file locks have expired. Here's how to protect your personal information.

The email alerts Equifax sent to subscribers provided two other options: Sign up for the company’s free “Lock & Alert” service Place a free security freeze on their account Some consumer ... "The brea... read more

What To Do If Your Social Security Number Has Been Stolen in a Hack

So if the companies that are required by law to protect your data won't do it, how can you fill in the gaps? Here are some things you can do right now. Advertisement Putting a fraud alert on ... power... read more

Start Aiming Now: The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Is A Moving Target, And GDPR Compliance Isn’t Enough

And compliance with other progressive privacy regulations like the EU General Data Protection ... information (i.e., a consumer’s first name or first initial, plus last name, plus at least one of the ... read more

How to Check Your Child’s Credit Report

He says that all identity thieves need is a Social Security number ... alert all three bureaus right away,” Tayne says. You may also want to file a complaint with the Consumer Financial ... read more

Got your W-2? The BBB warns of tax scams during filing season.

These scam calls often threaten if the consumer ... send in your taxes or personally deliver your tax information to the post office. Avoid giving out your social security number. read more

T-Mobile Lost My Social Security Number

If you ... Social Security number's safety, it shouldn't ask for it (a ridiculous and unfortunately ubiquitous requirement). .@csoghoian We're not passing blame, simply stating facts. — John Legere (@ ... read more

Equifax data breach 2017: 3 smart ways to protect your credit and identity right now — and beyond

That would reduce the chance that your identity gets mixed up with someone else’s, which could tank your credit score. Generally, the best way to protect your personal ... convincing if they have your ... read more

7 Everyday Objects Hackers Can Target

2. LIGHT BULBS Hackers can target ... access your data so it’s important that you stay in the know. Discover will help you to protect your identity by monitoring thousands of risky websites and alert ... read more

New Home Depot Data Leak Exposes Gap In Consumer Privacy Protection

“A lot of information or partial information can be traded on the black market and on dark web sites,” says Nat Wood, associate director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection ... scammers have part of ... read more

How local towns are handling cyber security after several hit by hackers

Channel 3 explains why cities are becoming such a hot target and ... s full name, social security number, date of birth, any type of financial history, medical history, that kind of stuff is very valu... read more

Who can ask for your Social Security number?

But Ruth from Washington wants to know when is it OK to fill in your Social Security ... protection? I have a Microsoft XP operating system. Jayne B. Your simple question has a complicated answer beca... read more