Ep. 147 – Data Breaches: What You Can Do to Help Protect Yourself
Recently, a massive breach at Ticketmaster potentially affected over 500 million people. While this is not an isolated incident, data breaches are becoming increasingly common. So what can you do?
In this episode, I'll be sharing practical steps you can take to safeguard your personal information, including investing in a credit monitoring service, using a password manager, and possibly freezing your credit.
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1 Big Idea to Think About
Cybersecurity is an increasingly critical issue as data breaches become more frequent, affecting millions of people and necessitating proactive measures to protect personal information.
1 Way You Can Apply This
Invest in reliable credit monitoring and password management systems, and consider freezing your credit if you're not planning to open new financial accounts to safeguard against potential data breaches and identity theft.
1 Question to Ask
Am I taking enough proactive steps to protect my personal and financial information from potential cyber threats?
Key Moments From the Show
[00:00:03] - Introduction and context about the host's upcoming TV appearance and topic of cybersecurity.
[00:01:22] - Discussion on the inevitability of data breaches and the importance of personal data protection.
[00:02:31] - Recommendation to invest in credit monitoring services, mentioning Legal Shield as an example.
[00:04:34] - Advice on using password management systems like Dashlane for creating and managing strong passwords.
[00:07:18] - Suggestion to freeze credit with the three major bureaus to prevent unauthorized account openings.
[00:08:34] - Importance of freezing children’s credit to protect their Social Security numbers from being misused.