Att Social Security Breach

Millions of Social Security Numbers May Have Been Breached

What You Need to Know

A class action lawsuit alleges a data breach exposed the Social Security numbers of every US citizen. The lawsuit claims hackers gained access to billions of records, including: * Social Security numbers * Passcodes * Phone numbers * Email addresses A prior breach in March by AT&T exposed the data of 73 million customers. The lawsuit alleges the breach was part of a larger attack that exposed the data of all US citizens. The lawsuit cites a data breach broker who claims to have obtained 29 billion personal records from the National Public Records Center.

What to Do If You're Affected

If you're concerned your data may have been compromised, take the following steps: * Monitor your credit reports for any unauthorized activity. * Contact your creditors and banks to report the breach and freeze your accounts. * File a police report. * Report the breach to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

How to Protect Yourself from Future Breaches

There are several steps you can take to protect yourself from future data breaches: * Use strong passwords and change them regularly. * Avoid using the same password for multiple accounts. * Enable two-factor authentication. * Be careful about what information you share online. * Keep your software up to date. * Be aware of the signs of a data breach and report any suspicious activity.