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• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨2.9 billion hit in one of the largest data breaches ever — full names, addresses and SSNs exposed⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  Even if some of the information is outdated, although I believe it’s all still valid, the main points / TL;DR are absolutely relevant. It’s unlikely that the main bureaus will change, and although the exact steps for freezing may change over time, the emphasis on freezing is important.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨2.9 billion hit in one of the largest data breaches ever — full names, addresses and SSNs exposed⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  There are actually more than 3 providers and you should put a freeze on everything you can. You only need unfrozen credit for applying for new lines of credit (loans, credit cards, etc), and unfreezing is a quick process (15 minutes or so).

  Here’s a pretty comprehensive guide for protecting yourself: old.reddit.com/…/psa_freezing_your_three_main_cre…

  It’s better to take these steps before you get your identity stolen rather than after. These steps can prevent your leaked information from being used against you.