Finding your info on the dark web is unnerving, but you’re not powerless. Here’s how to slam the door on identity thieves:
- Passwords: Make them unique. Reusing the same password everywhere? You’re gift-wrapping your accounts for the bad guys. Use different, strong passwords for each site, especially for the important stuff.
- Lock things down with two-factor authentication (2FA). If a site offers it, use it. It’s like dead-bolting your digital front door. Curious about 2FA? Here’s how to get started.
- Monitor your money: Keep an eagle eye on bank accounts and credit reports. If something looks weird, act fast.
- Freeze your credit. Yes, freeze it! This makes it brutally hard for identity thieves to open new accounts in your name. With so many breaches floating around, it’s a must-have shield. No freeze? The fraudsters just haven’t taken their swing yet.
- Get a real password manager. Don’t trust your brain or that scrap of paper—try something like Ironvest to keep your logins locked tight.
Unfortunately, You can’t erase info from the dark web. But you can make yourself a rotten target.
Want more information?This article lays it all out—no sugarcoating, just facts and action steps.
Bonus: Google also offers free dark web scans—because privacy shouldn’t cost extra.
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