Equifax Breach

You have probably heard that Equifax, one of the main credit services, has suffered a hack of their system that might have compromised 143 million social security numbers. This means data thieves could have access to sensitive information that can be used to steal people's identity or credit. What can you do?

This Business Insider article is a life raft in a sea of turbulence. It tells you not to panic but to take wise precautions such as finding out if your data might have been exposed, using secure passwords, and monitoring your financial accounts every day.

If you are considering a credit freeze, here is some information on how to do it and some FAQs.

I have also included an article by Brian Krebs, a former reporter for the Washington Post, who urges people to initiate a credit freeze and he explains why.

I have provided an article from Consumer Reports and Yahoo! Finance about why a credit freeze may not be enough. The writer delves into health insurance, tax refunds, and your driver's license as three areas of concern and how to protect yourself.