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Two Easy Steps to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
One of the many risks to an individual/family’s wealth is identity theft. While you cannot control how companies protect your personal information, there are two easy steps you can take to reduce your risk by protecting your credit.
The Equifax Breach: Protecting Yourself Against Identity Theft
The Equifax security breach is an issue you should be aware of, as it is a tipping point in the fight against cybercrime. Equifax, one of the three major credit bureaus, recently disclosed that their systems were hacked and that the personal data of up to 145 million people were stolen. The sensitivity of this data and the size of this breach mean that prudent consumers should change how they protect themselves. In the future, it is plausible that your personal data, including your date of birth, social security number, and credit report information, could be made available to the public.