According to Equifax, a cybersecurity incident potentially impacting approximately 143 million U.S. consumers. Criminal hackers exploited a U.S. website application vulnerability to gain access to certain files. Based on the company’s investigation, the unauthorized access occurred from mid-May through July 2017. The information accessed primarily includes names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and, in […]
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What To Do If You’ve Been A Victim Of Identity Theft
If you’ve ever had your identity stolen, you know the overwhelming feelings of frustration, fear, and stress bubble to the surface. Here are some direct actions to take immediately after your identity has been stolen in order to re-establish your credit. 1. Obtain a copy of your credit report This will be like a road […]