What to Do After a Data Breach
No two data breaches are alike, but we can help you find the right tools to start your recovery from a breach. Create a free TransUnion Service Center account to add a freeze or fraud alert to your credit report.
Data Breach Recovery Plan
It may feel daunting to know where to start after a data breach. You’ll want to take steps to protect your credit and your identity to help reduce the risk of fraud and any potential financial loss.
Not every breach is the same, so take the steps that apply to your scenario and what data was compromised. For example, you may have account login information exposed in one breach, but your phone number and address in another. Below you’ll find common recommendations of actions you can take to help reduce impact.
More Breach Recovery Resources
TransUnion Resources
- Learn more about the difference between a fraud alert and a credit freeze
- Read our blog Three Signs Something Might be a Scam
- If you’re concerned about child identity theft, visit our Child Identity Theft page to learn more about responding and adding a protected consumer freeze to a minor’s credit file
Additional Resources
- Visit identitytheft.gov for more guidance on what to do if your information is exposed in a breach
- Read the FTC's Consumer Alert about data breaches
What You Need to Know:
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