TransUnion hack has put 4.4 million Americans’ personal data at risk, including Social Security — how to protect yourself before it’s too late

“While most of the previous attacks have exposed sensitive but less critical information, the compromise of SSNs creates far ...

Whistleblower says 300 million Americans are at risk of a massive Social Security data breach exposing them to identity theft and loss of benefits

Charles Borges, chief data officer for the Social Security Administration (SSA), filed a complaint in late August claiming ...

My dad has been using my identity to open credit cards and take out loans — and he destroyed my credit. How do I fix it?

Although most of us think of the typical scam victim as an older person, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in ...

How Often Should I Check My Child's Credit Report?

You can check for your child's credit report by submitting a request and supporting documents to Experian via mail or ...
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Social Security number leaked? Chances are, a criminal is already trying to use it

Data breaches that expose the personal information of millions of people can have very real consequences for individuals, most notably: identity theft. A new study found that the more of a person’s ...
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Identity Theft Isn’t a Hacking Problem, It’s a Data Problem - Here’s How to Fix It

Identity theft is often framed as a cybersecurity issue, but at its core, it’s a data problem. That’s because identity thieves rely almost entirely on personal information—whether to steal your ...
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Social Security at risk of breach exposing 300 million to identity theft and loss of benefits: Whistleblower

A bombshell whistleblower is sounding the alarm on what could be the biggest risk to Social Security data in history. Charles Borges, chief data officer for the Social Security Administration (SSA), ...