TransUnion hack has put 4.4 million Americans’ personal data at risk, including Social Security — how to protect yourself before it’s too late

“While most of the previous attacks have exposed sensitive but less critical information, the compromise of SSNs creates far ...
CNET

Locking Your Social Security Number Can Protect You From Identity Theft – Here's How It Works

When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, ...

I’m 23 and Social Security is saying I owe them $14,000 in ‘overpayments’ — but I’ve never claimed benefits. How did this happen and what do I do now?

It can be a big shock to see a bill for $14,000, especially when you're a young adult just starting to get your financial ...

Has your Social Security Card been lost or stolen? What are the dangers and what to do

Losing your Social Security card, or discovering it's been stolen, can put your financial security at serious risk, so what should you do if you have lost it or had it robbed? Here ...
NBC Bay Area

Social Security number leaked? Chances are, a criminal is already trying to use it

Data breaches that expose the personal information of millions of people can have very real consequences for individuals, most notably: identity theft. A new study found that the more of a person’s ...

How do I protect myself from identity theft?

Answer: You’ve discovered the oxymoron inherent in an identity theft protection service. Such companies can’t actually ...
AOL

Social Security at risk of breach exposing 300 million to identity theft and loss of benefits: Whistleblower

A bombshell whistleblower is sounding the alarm on what could be the biggest risk to Social Security data in history. Charles Borges, chief data officer for the Social Security Administration (SSA), ...