"2023 Data Breach Surge: Protecting Yourself in the Digital Age"

The Identity Theft Resource Center reported a record 3,205 data compromises in 2023, with over 353 million victims of ID theft, while the number of breach notices without specific information nearly doubled. With a lack of federal law requiring companies to notify customers of breaches, consumers are advised to freeze their credit, use strong passwords, enable two-factor authentication, watch for phishing attempts, and follow breach notice advice to protect themselves.