MoneyGram hack exposes customers’ sensitive data and crippled services

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What you need to know

 

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What information got stolen?

 

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6 ways to protect yourself from a data breach

1) Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on all accounts:

 

2) Monitor your financial accounts regularly:

 

3) Change your passwords and use strong, unique passwords:

 

4) Sign up for identity theft protection:

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6) Invest in personal data removal services:

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Kurt’s key takeaway

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