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Identity theft is an ever-evolving industry. Companies put security measures in place and hackers find creative ways around them. From phishing scams to ATM skimmers, there doesn’t seem to be any limit to the risks to your personal data. It’s often up to you to take the appropriate steps to protect your identity and prevent credit fraud. The articles in this section can help you do just that. Debt.com follows the latest hacks and ID theft scams so you can stay up-to-date and aware of the latest risks. Below the articles, you can find Debt.com’s Top 10 identity theft prevention tips. And if you’ve become the victim, visit our Solutions Center for more information. We can help you recover quickly and minimize the time, hassle and expense of securing your information.
Don’t Let The Marriott Data Breach Put You In Heartbreak Hotel
Here’s what you can do to protect yourself from the Marriott hack.
Can The IRS Come After My Husband For Tax Related Identity Theft Due to His Father?
Here’s what happens when a family member doesn’t pay taxes.
How to Recover From Identity Theft in 6 Steps
Don’t panic, all is not lost if your identity is stolen.
Your Email Accounts Are Vulnerable to Fraud
Fake emails are sent from the U.S. more than any other country.
Being Polite Puts Your Data at Risk
Lending a coworker your computer or password leaves you vulnerable to a breach.
Your Teen Is Going to Get Hacked
Child identity theft caused families to pay $540 million in damages last year.
Data Breaches Worry the Group That’s Supposed to Stop Them
IT pros admit they’re more worried about cyberattacks now than they were last year.
Do We Know The Risks of Data Sharing?
Despite major breaches, more Americans are fine sharing their personal information with businesses.
FREE Credit Freezes For All! It’s Now A Law
Thanks to the worst data breach ever, we all get an amazing new crime-fighting tool.
Your Data Is at Risk Because Businesses Don’t Care
Businesses believe they can handle data breaches. Unfortunately, companies aren’t equipped to handle data breaches, no matter how much they think they can.
Americans Want the Government to Better Protect Their Data
Cyber thieves are robbing local governments blind, and people are sick of it.
Has the Equifax Hack Changed How Americans Protect Their Data?
More than one-third of us haven’t checked to see if we were attacked — even one year later.
Which State Are You Most Likely to Get Hacked In?
Most of the safest states are Democratic-leaning, while the riskiest are mainly Republican-leaning.
Americans Want Companies to Pay Them For Their Data
In the wake of European companies adopting data regulations, we want the same.
Identity Theft: Lazy And Hypocritical About Data Protection
We don’t protect our data, but punish companies when they don’t either.
Americans Trust Their Banks Less Than Ever
We rely on review sites to make our convictions.
Popular Travel Websites Aren’t Protecting Our Data
Forty-nine of them fail to secure our passwords, but it’s not all their fault.
Identity Theft: More Funding, More Problems
Businesses struggle to fill cybersecurity jobs, despite higher budgets.
Worried That Identity Thieves Are Dipping Into Your Data?
These six companies have you covered.
Can Video Games Protect Your Company From a Hack?
Bosses think hiring gamers will solve their identity theft woes.
Identity Theft: Americans Know They’re Going to Pay This Year
Cyber attacks cost them more than $19 billion last year, research says.
What You Really Pay For a New Car
Your personal information and the highest auto loan interest rates in eight years.
Identity Theft: Your Boss Is The Reason Your Company Gets Hacked
Information Technology workers get paid to prevent identity theft, but CEO’s never take their advice.
Which City Ranks Best in Cybersecurity Efforts?
Twenty cities in America house residents with the savviest cybersecurity habits.
Identity Theft: Are Banks Finally Protecting Your Information?
Executives are more willing to pay for cybersecurity today than three years ago.
Healthcare Workers Might Sell Your Personal Data
Millions of medical records are stolen each year. But some are sold, and the price tag is almost insulting.
The Orbitz Data Breach: What You Need to Know
Nearly 1 million customers are at risk. Here’s what to do right NOW.
How Congress Plans to Reward Equifax for the Worst Data Breach Ever
Republicans want to protect a lousy company from veterans — and give it power in the mortgage market.
Popular Tax-Filing Software Vulnerable to Fraud
H&R Block and Turbo Tax are among the least secure, says a new report.
