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Attackers can use data stolen in breaches — your name, email and physical addresses, phone numbers, government-issued ID, Social Security Number, bank account information, and more — to steal even more sensitive things from you: your identity, online accounts, money, and more.

Every piece of information attackers glean makes it easier for and likelier that they will acquire more, usually through targeted phishing attacks.

If you suspect or know that your personal information has been compromised, take steps to protect yourself. Better yet, get ahead of the next breach by taking these actions now. 

Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to respond to — and proactively defend against — the fallout from data breaches, both immediately and long term.

➡️ https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/how-to-protect-after-data-breach/