A Data Breach Has My Data, What Do I Do?

❎ Another day, another data breach. What should you do if you're involved?

If You're Breached
-- If your email address is in a breach, all you should do is remain vigilant for phishing attempts on that address.
-- If your password is in a breach, especially if the passwords are not described as hashed, stop using that password anywhere and change all accounts previously using it to strong, unique passwords.
-- Remember that the information collected across multiple breaches can facilitate identity theft and sophisticated phishing attempts. Always remain on guard.

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1:22 What is a data breach?
2:27 Email addresses in data breaches
3:24 Passwords in data breaches
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