{"id":131095,"date":"2021-11-09T15:32:54","date_gmt":"2021-11-09T23:32:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/?p=131095"},"modified":"2025-06-11T04:19:01","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T11:19:01","slug":"protecting-yourself-in-the-wake-of-the-robinhood-data-breach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/security-news\/protecting-yourself-in-the-wake-of-the-robinhood-data-breach\/","title":{"rendered":"Protecting Yourself in the Wake of the Robinhood Data Breach"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Robinhood trading platform\u00a0recently\u00a0disclosed\u00a0a data breach\u00a0that\u00a0exposed the information of millions of\u00a0its\u00a0customers. News of the attack was\u00a0released\u00a0on Monday,\u00a0November\u00a08<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0along with word the hackers behind it\u00a0had\u00a0demanded an extortion payment from the company.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">According to Robinhood&#8217;s disclosure<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the attack occurred on November 3<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">rd<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which allowed an unauthorized party to obtain the following:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Email addresses for\u00a0some\u00a05 million people.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Full names for another group of 2 million people.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition, smaller groups\u00a0of Robinhood customers\u00a0had\u00a0yet more\u00a0information\u00a0compromised. Around 310 people had their names, birth dates, and zip codes exposed in the breach. Another 10 customers had \u201cmore extensive account details revealed,\u201d\u00a0per Robinhood\u2019s\u00a0disclosure.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Robinhood went on to say, \u201cWe believe that no Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, or debit card numbers were exposed and that there has been no financial loss to any customers as a result of the incident.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Robinhood further stated that the company contained the intrusion and that it promptly informed law enforcement\u00a0of the extortion demand.\u00a0Robinhood says that it is\u00a0continuing to investigate the incident with\u00a0the assistance of\u00a0a security firm.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The company advised its customers to visit the Robinhood\u00a0help\u00a0center\u00a0to\u00a0receive the latest\u00a0messages from\u00a0the company,\u00a0noting that they\u00a0will never include a link to access an account in a security alert.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Any\u00a0data\u00a0breach that you\u00a0and your information\u00a0may have been\u00a0involved in\u00a0calls for a few quick security steps:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1. Log into your account and update your password with a new one that is strong and unique. Likewise, if you use the same or similar passwords across several accounts, change those as well. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/antivirus\/mcafee-total-protection.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A password manager\u00a0that\u2019s\u00a0included with\u00a0comprehensive\u00a0online protection software can do\u00a0that\u00a0work for you<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.)\u00a0Set up two-factor authentication if your account allows for it, as this will provide an extra layer of protection as well.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2. Review your statements for any strange activity\u2014even the smallest of withdrawals or transactions could be the sign of a larger issue.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3. Report any suspected fraud to the company or institution involved. They typically have set policies and procedures in place to provide support.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you believe that you\u2019ve become a victim of\u00a0identity theft, file a\u00a0report\u00a0with\u00a0local law enforcement and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Law enforcement can provide you with a case number that you may need as part of the recovery process.\u00a0Likewise, the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.identitytheft.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">FTC\u2019s identity theft website\u00a0provides excellent resources<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, including a recovery plan and a step-by-step walkthrough if you create an account with them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For even more information,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/consumer-cyber-awareness\/top-signs-of-identity-theft\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">visit our blog that\u00a0points out the signs of identity theft and the steps you can take should you find yourself victim<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After the breach, keep a sharp eye out<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Given that the breach\u00a0apparently\u00a0exposed\u00a0some 5 million\u00a0email addresses, there\u2019s the risk that these may end up in the hands of bad actors who may use them for follow-on attacks.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Notable among them would be phishing attacks, where hackers could target Robinhood users with phony messages\u00a0in an attempt to\u00a0get\u00a0affected\u00a0users to reveal further account information. For example, hackers could potentially create bogus emails that appear to come from Robinhood and direct users to a malicious site that requests account information. As Robinhood stated, the company will never include a link to access an account in a security alert. Users should visit the Robinhood site directly\u00a0for account information.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This breach could lead to other phishing attacks as well, ones that may or may not pose as communication from Robinhood. Some of these phishing attacks can be rather easy to spot, as they may include typos, poorly rendered logos, or spoofed web addresses. However, some sophisticated hackers can roll out rather polished phishing attacks that can closely resemble legitimate communications.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In all, people can avoid falling victim to phishing attacks by keeping the following in mind:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1. Only access your accounts directly from the official website of the company or financial institution involved. If you receive an email, message, or text alerting you of an issue, do not click any links provided in the communication. Go straight to the site yourself by typing in the proper address and view your account information there. Likewise, calling the customer support line posted on their official site is an option as well.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2. Use comprehensive online protection software that includes a spam filter. This can prevent phishing emails from reaching your inbox in the first place.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3. Get to know the signs of phishing emails. A common sign of a scam is an email, ad, message, or site that simply doesn\u2019t look or read right. (Maybe the grammar is awkward or the logo is grainy or has the colors slightly wrong.) However, some of them can look quite convincing, yet there are still ways to spot an attempted phishing attack.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4. Beware of email attachments you aren\u2019t expecting. This is always good form because hackers love to spike attachments with malware that\u2019s designed to steal your personal information. Whether you get an unexpected attachment from a friend or business, follow up before opening it. That\u2019s a quick way to find out if the attachment is legitimate or not.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For more info on\u00a0phishing and how to steer clear of it,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/internet-security\/phishing-email-examples-how-to-recognize-a-phishing-email\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">check out our blog on how to spot phishing attacks<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Protect your identity for the long haul<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The unfortunate fact is that data breaches can and do happen.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/privacy-identity-protection\/data-breach-security-steps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Many of the larger data breaches make the headlines, yet many more do not<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014such as the ones that hit small businesses,\u00a0restaurants, and medical care providers.\u00a0In the hands of hackers, the information spilled by these breaches can provide them with\u00a0the building\u00a0blocks to commit identity theft. As a result, keeping on top of your identity and personal information is a must.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The good news is that you have solid options\u00a0to prevent them from harming you or at least greatly lessen their potential impact.\u00a0With\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/identity-theft\/protection.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">identity theft protection<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, even in the short-term, you can monitor emails addresses and usernames that are being used to breach other accounts. You can monitor dozens of different types of personal information and receive alerts to keep an eye out for misuse. Likewise, it can monitor your email addresses and bank accounts for signs of misuse or fraud, plus provide theft protection and support from a recovery specialist if identity theft, unfortunately, happens to you.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Along those same lines, news of a data breach\u00a0offers all of us a moment to pause and take stock of just how protected we are. Above and beyond the steps covered above,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/antivirus\/mcafee-total-protection.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">comprehensive online protection can protect your devices from malware, phishing attacks,\u00a0malicious websites,\u00a0and other threats. More importantly, it protects\u00a0you\u2014your identity and privacy<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, particularly in times where breaches such as the one we\u2019re talking about here occur with seeming regularity.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Robinhood trading platform\u00a0recently\u00a0disclosed\u00a0a data breach\u00a0that\u00a0exposed the information of millions of\u00a0its\u00a0customers. 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