Your Privacy Under Attack: Texas Sees a Surge in Data Breaches to Start 2025

January 2025 has brought about a bunch of changes in Texas, however, one thing that hasn't changed is hackers.  Hackers have been ringing in the new year by stealing Texan's information from businesses.

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It doesn't matter how vigilant you are, your data can still be compromised.  You do business with many companies, from banking to medical, entertainment to insurance.  Your private information is stored in a database of the companies you do business with.  Sometimes, those company files get stolen.

How Many Data Breaches Occurred in 2024?

According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, over 1.7 billion people received notices that their data was compromised.  They tracked almost 3,200 data breaches in 2024.

How Can I Protect Myself From Data Breaches?

You have to be vigilant with your information and monitor your credit religiously.  Keep an eye on your accounts, even those accounts you don't use often.   Look for highly rated identity theft monitoring companies, who can help keep an eye on your credit and alert you when something looks off.  If you feel that you are at risk you can always freeze your credit.  Take advantage of the free credit reports available and that will give you an idea if anything is going on with your credit.

Here's How To Keep your Data from Being Stolen:

Take advantage of multi-factor authentication. This requires more than just a password to log in, it uses multiple steps to access an account.  Stop using the same password for all your accounts, create and use strong passwords for all your important information.  Tired of trying to remember passwords?  Start using phrases instead.  Don't access important information on public Wi-Fis, that just screams steal my information.  Don't let your software go, always keep it updated.  They are always adding patches and new security features. Just be smart about your information.  If you are giving your information to other companies, ask them how they keep your data safe.