Last week, 2.9 billion records of personal data were for sale, from people in the US, Canada, and Britain, stolen from a company that does background checks called National Public Data. This data breach included the holy grail, Social Security numbers. 

This is just one of the thousands of data breaches that have happened so far this year and a continuation of a growing pattern. Kim Komando joins us to share the 4 simple steps you can take right now to protect your data online. 

Takeaways: 

• Data breaches can have devastating financial and emotional effects.


• Free and paid solutions are available to remove personal information from public databases, but paid services may offer more comprehensive protection.


• Using strong, unique passwords and enabling two-factor authentication are important for data security.


• Staying informed about technology and its implications is crucial for maintaining data security.

Chapters:

00:00 The Impact of Data Breaches

02:34 How To Check if Your Data Is Part of a Breach

09:42 Opting Out of Data Broker Sites

13:15 Paid Services For Removing Personal Information

17:36 Password Etiquette

21:53 Privacy Risks of Smart Devices

24:05 Key Takeaways and Staying Informed

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