SSN is a unique identification number associated with US citizens and some non-Americans living in the country. It has been around since 1936, introduced just a year after the Social Security ...

An estimated 2.9 billion records, including names, addresses and Social Security numbers may be affected after National Public Data confirmed it suffered after a massive data breach involving the ...

For anyone trying to keep their personal information secure, recent headlines have been a grim kick in the pants. The harshest came last month when the National Public Data breach was disclosed—the ...

Did you know your Social Security Number (SSN) could be at risk without your knowledge? As cyberattacks grow more frequent and sophisticated, safeguarding your personal data, especially your SSN, has ...

Two cybersecurity firms launch separate websites that can tell you if your personal information, including Social Security number, was exposed in the National Public Data breach. When he's not ...

While you can’t freeze your Social Security number, you can take steps to protect it, such as blocking electronic access to it and storing your documents in a safe place. Many, or all, of the products ...

Geoff Williams is a journalist and author. His byline has appeared in numerous publications, including U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, Entertainment Weekly, The Washington Post, LIFE magazine ...

John Wilson is a Senior Fellow responsible for Threat Research at Agari by Fortra where he heads up the Agari Cyber Intelligence Division (ACID). John researches business email compromise scams and ...

It's possible, but changing your Social Security number is a big decision. We'll give you the details on how and why you'd want to. Blake Stimac Writer Blake has over a decade of experience writing ...