November’s Data Breaches in Texas: Find Out if Your Information Was Compromised

As we enter the final month of the year, a time when we spend the most on gifts, the last thing we need is for our information to be stolen.

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However, you would be surprised at how many companies in the country deal with data breaches.  It's astounding how many companies get hacked in a given month.

You would think with all that technology, companies would finally be able to keep their information secure, but as the software gets better the hackers get smarter.

Has your data been breached?

If there are, some steps you need to take to ensure that you are protecting your data.

• Change Your Passwords
• Monitor your credit
• Monitor your accounts
• Look into identity theft protection and monitoring
• Freeze Your Credit
• Get a copy of your credit report

How Do You Prevent Your Data from Being Stolen?

• Use Strong Passwords
• Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Keep Software Updated
• Be Careful with Public Wi-Fi
• Watch for Phishing Scams
• Limit Sharing of Personal Information
• Secure Your Devices
• Use Trusted Websites
• Regularly Monitor Your Accounts
• Back-Up Your Data
• Minimize Stored Information
• Educate Yourself

It's not an easy thing to do to prevent your data from being stolen, or to make sure your information cannot be used if your data has been stolen.  Protecting your information should be at the top of your list.

Unfortunately, you cannot control what happens to your data after you share it with a company.  You expect them to do their best to protect your information like you do, but we live in a world where people like to steal.