Safeguard your Social Security number from the latest hacking threat

TLDR:

• Recent hack exposed personal information of nearly 3 billion people.
• Check trusted websites to see if your data was part of the breach.

Article Summary:

A recent hack of National Public Data has exposed the personal information of millions of individuals. It is advisable to check trusted websites such as haveibeenpwned.com or Pentester to determine if your data, including your Social Security number, was part of the breach. Rob Shavell, CEO of DeleteMe.com, suggests assuming your data was compromised and implementing second-factor authentication on key accounts. Additionally, freezing your credit can prevent unauthorized access to loans and credit checks using your information. Shavell emphasizes the increasing difficulty in protecting personal information as artificial intelligence advances. Traditional security measures such as antivirus software may not be sufficient in the future. It is important to be vigilant and less trusting of how personally identifiable information is shared to prevent misuse. Overall, staying informed and taking proactive steps to secure personal data are crucial in the face of growing cybersecurity threats.