How do you know if you are affected by the AT&T Data Breach? What steps should you take to Protect Yourself? In this video I'll show you 4 simple steps you need to take to protect yourself from scammers who may try using this breach against you. #darkweb #cybersecurity
HOW CAN I PROTECT MYSELF GOING FORWARD? #databreach
Avoiding data breaches entirely can be tricky in our ever-digitized world, but consumers can take some steps to help protect themselves going forward.
1. Reset your AT&T Account passwords. Use strong passwords, between 10-15 characters, including uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols. #password
2. Enable Multifactor Authentication on all accounts. This feature provides a second layer of protection that requires an additional code to access your personal accounts. Most financial institutions are required to provide this feature.
3. Freeze your credit. Security freezes, also known as credit freezes, restrict access to your credit file, making it harder for identity thieves to open new accounts in your name. A federal law passed on September 21, 2018, allows you to freeze and unfreeze your credit file for free. You also can get a free freeze for your children who are under 16. #creditscore
Here are the links to the Three Major credit reporting agencies.
Experian: www.experian.com/freeze/cente...
Transunion: www.transunion.com/credit-freeze
Equifax: www.equifax.com/personal/cred...
Federal Trade Commission: consumer.ftc.gov/articles/wha...
4. Watch eMails & Texts: Keep an eye on your email and text messages for suspicious emails that may be phishing attempts. These emails can look very authentic. When it doubt send it to the spam or junk folder.
CHAPTERS
00:00 INTRODUCTION
00:30 WHAT INFORMATION WAS COMPROMISED?
01:00 HOW CAN I PROTECT MYSELF?
02:48 WHAT ACTION HAS AT&T TAKEN?
03:38 WRAP UP