Identity Theft

In 2017, hackers stole the personal information of 147 million Americans — roughly half the country. Here’s what actually happened, why it still matters, and what you can do about it.

The dark web sounds terrifying. The reality is less dramatic — but still worth understanding, especially if your personal information has shown up there.

Freezing your credit is the single best thing you can do after a data breach. Here’s exactly how to do it at all three bureaus.