Data breaches are security incidents that can affect individuals, businesses, non-profits, and Fortune 500 companies. The average cost of a data breach in 2022 was $4.35 million, with 83% of organizations experiencing one or more. Individual victims may face targeted phishing campaigns, social engineering schemes, or identity theft.
How to find out if you’ve been involved in a data breach:
1. Check to see if you’ve been contacted
Keep an eye on the news for any recently disclosed data breaches to ensure consumer protection.
2. Visit Have I Been Pwned
Have I Been Pwned, operated by security expert Troy Hunt, is the first resource you should use to find out what data breaches you have been involved in and how extensively your data has been leaked.
Search engine flags data security breaches by cross-checking billions of leaked records added to Have I Been Pwned database.
3. Use a password manager
Password managers can provide breach-monitoring services to alert users when passwords are exposed during a data breach, and users should use strong, complex passwords to secure their accounts.
4. Consult a credit monitoring agency
Credit monitoring services, such as Experian and LifeLock, are now integrating data breach monitoring to alert users of suspicious activity that could place their reputation, finances, and creditworthiness at risk. However, even if not willing to pay for a premium subscription, it is still important to sign up for a free option. If your payment card details, bank accounts, or other digital financial services have been compromised, call the provider immediately and inform your bank or financial services provider.
5. Change your passwords immediately
Change passwords immediately if your online account details have been compromised, and try to improve them with complex combinations. Opt for a password manager if not sure how to remember them.
6. Enable two-factor authentication
2FA provides a second layer of security to protect against data breaches, making it better than relying on compromised passwords.
7. Consider investing in a security key
A physical security key is a reliable security option for online accounts, even if an attacker manages to steal credentials.
For example, Google’s Advanced Protection Program requires members to use a physical key. This used to be quite an expensive investment, so it doesn’t hurt that prices have dropped in recent years.
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