What to Do if Your Financial Information Is Breached


Olde Hornet

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Steps to protect financial accounts exposed in a data breach:

  • Close all affected accounts and have account numbers changed. This includes checking and savings accounts, money market funds, stocks, brokerage accounts, etc.
  • Cancel all affected credit and/or debit cards.
  • No matter what the breach notification tells you, assume passwords and usernames were breached. Change usernames and passwords anywhere else you use the same ones.
  • Password-protect your accounts using strong passwords. Better yet, use a password manager to create and manage passwords.
  • Set up two-factor authentication on your accounts, using a PIN, facial or fingerprint ID on your device, or, ideally, having a security code emailed or texted to you to confirm your identity.
  • Set up email or text alerts on your financial accounts to notify you immediately of new activity
  • Review your account statements closely for fraudulent transactions.
 
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