Credit Karma Hack: What You Need to Know
What Happened?
On July 20, 2022, Credit Karma, a personal finance website, announced that it had been hacked. The breach occurred on May 3, 2022, and affected approximately 10.5 million members.
The hackers gained access to members' basic personal information, including their names, addresses, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers. They also accessed some members' credit card and debit card information.
What Credit Karma is Doing
Credit Karma is taking steps to protect its members, including offering free identity theft protection services. The company is also working with law enforcement to investigate the breach.
If you are a Credit Karma member, you should take the following steps:
- Review your Credit Karma account for any suspicious activity.
- Change your password and security questions.
- Enable two-factor authentication.
- Monitor your credit reports and credit scores for any unauthorized activity.
- Consider freezing your credit.
What You Can Do
If you are not a Credit Karma member, you should still be aware of the risks of identity theft. You can take the following steps to protect yourself:
- Use strong passwords and security questions.
- Enable two-factor authentication for your online accounts.
- Monitor your credit reports and credit scores for any unauthorized activity.
- Consider freezing your credit.
More Information
For more information about the Credit Karma hack, please visit the company's website: https://www.creditkarma.com/help/data-security.
