{"id":149373,"date":"2022-03-31T10:05:09","date_gmt":"2022-03-31T17:05:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/?p=149373"},"modified":"2024-01-28T22:31:03","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T06:31:03","slug":"white-house-announces-possible-rise-in-cyberattacks-what-you-can-do-to-stay-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/mcafee-news\/white-house-announces-possible-rise-in-cyberattacks-what-you-can-do-to-stay-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"White House Announces Possible Rise in Cyberattacks\u2014What You Can Do to Stay Safe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The White House recently reissued a warning to American businesses in response to the unprecedented economic sanctions the U.S. has imposed on Russia for the Ukraine invasion, stating, \u201cThere is now evolving intelligence that Russia may be exploring options for potential cyberattacks.\u201d\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=\"none\">Along with this statement, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/briefing-room\/statements-releases\/2022\/03\/21\/fact-sheet-act-now-to-protect-against-potential-cyberattacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">the White House published a fact sheet<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> outlining the new and ongoing steps the government is taking to protect its infrastructure and technologies, along with steps that private businesses can take to protect themselves from attacks as well.\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=\"none\">Of course, any successful attack on government operations and the operations of private businesses could potentially affect households as well\u2014such as in the case of data breaches where data or information is stolen from a system, often the personal data and information of individuals.<\/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\">Word of potential attacks understandably leaves people feeling uncertain and may further leave them wondering if there\u2019s anything they can do to protect themselves. With regards to data breaches and the cases of identity theft that typically follow, there are several steps people can take to keep safer online.\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=\"none\">Let\u2019s break down what a data breach looks like, how it can affect you, and what you can do in advance of a breach to protect yourself.<\/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=\"none\">Examples of data breaches in the past<\/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=\"none\">We\u2019ve certainly seen data breaches make the news over the years, which are often (but not always) associated with malicious hackers or hacker organizations. A<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> quick list of some of the largest and most impactful breaches we\u2019ve seen in recent years:<\/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=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2021\/04\/09\/986005820\/after-data-breach-exposes-530-million-facebook-says-it-will-not-notify-users\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Facebook \u2013 2019<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Two datasets leaked the records of more than 530 million users, including phone numbers, account names, Facebook IDs, and more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&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=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.marriott.com\/news\/2018\/11\/30\/marriott-announces-starwood-guest-reservation-database-security-incident\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Marriott International (Starwood)<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 2018. Leakage of 500,000 guest names, emails, actual mailing addresses, phone numbers, passport numbers, Starwood Preferred Guest account information, date of birth, and information about stays.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&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=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/privacy-identity-protection\/what-to-do-if-youre-caught-up-in-a-data-breach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Equifax \u2013 2017.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Approximately 147 million records, including name, address, date of birth, driver&#8217;s license numbers, and Social Security Numbers were leaked, as well as credit card information for a further 200,000 victims.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/mobile-security\/how-to-make-telehealth-safer-for-a-more-convenient-life-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Healthcare facilities have seen their data breached<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, along with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/privacy-identity-protection\/chipotles-marketing-account-hacked-protect-yourself-from-phishing-scam\/?hilite=%27chipotle%27\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">the operations of popular restaurants<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Small businesses find themselves in the crosshairs as well, with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cybersecurity-magazine.com\/10-small-business-cyber-security-statistics-that-you-should-know-and-how-to-improve-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">one report stating that 43% of data leaks target small businesses<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Those may come by way of an attack on where those businesses store their records, a disgruntled employee, or by way of a compromised point-of-sale terminal in their store, office, or location.<\/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\">What differs with the White House warning is who may end up being behind these potential attacks\u2014a nation-state rather than what are financially motivated hackers or hacking groups. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/news-release\/2020\/05\/19\/2035340\/0\/en\/Money-still-makes-the-cyber-crime-world-go-round-Verizon-Business-2020-Data-Breach-Investigations-Report-is-live.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Some research indicates that nearly 90% of breaches are about the money<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.) However, the result is the same. Your personal information winds up loose in the world and possibly in the hands of a bad actor.\u00a0\u00a0<\/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\">What can get exposed in a data breach? <\/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 fact is that plenty of our information is out there on the internet, simply because we go about so much of our day online, whether that involves shopping, banking, getting results from our doctors, or simply hopping online to play a game once in a while.\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\">Naturally, that means the data in any given breach will vary from service to service and platform to platform involved. Certainly, a gaming service will certainly have different information about you than your insurance company. Yet broadly speaking, there\u2019s a broad range of information about you stored in various places, which could include:\u00a0<\/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=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Username and password<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&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=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">E-mail address<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&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=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Phone numbers and home address<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&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=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Contact information of friends and family<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&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=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Date of birth<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&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=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Driver&#8217;s license number<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&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=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Credit card and debit card numbers, bank account details<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&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=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Purchase history and account behavior history<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&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=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Patient information (in the case of healthcare breaches)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&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=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Social Security Number or Tax ID Number<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As to what gets exposed and when you might find out about it, that can vary greatly as well. One industry research report found that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\/business\/resources\/articles\/s\/how-to-minimize-your-mean-time-to-detect-a-breach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">60% of breaches were discovered in just days from the initial attack while others could take months or even longer detect<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Needless to say, the timeline can get rather stretched before word reaches you, which is a good reason to change your passwords regularly should any of them get swept up in a breach. (An outdated password does a hacker no good\u2014more on that in a bit.)<\/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\">What do cybercriminals do with this kind of information?<\/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 answer is plenty. In all, personal information like that listed above has a dollar value to it. In a way, your data and information are a kind of currency because they\u2019re tied to everything from your bank accounts, investments, insurance payments\u2014even tax returns and personal identification like driver\u2019s licenses.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/privacy-identity-protection\/whats-the-difference-between-identity-fraud-and-identity-theft\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">With this information in hand, a crook can commit several types of identity crimes\u2014ranging from fraud to theft<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. In the case of fraud, that could include running up a bill on one of your credits cards or draining one of your bank accounts. In the case of theft, that could see crooks impersonate you so they can open new accounts or services in your name. Beyond that, they may attempt to claim your tax refund or potentially get an ID issued in your name as well.<\/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\">Another possibility is that a hacker will simply sell that information on the dark marketplace, perhaps in large clumps or as individual pieces of information that go for a few dollars each. However it gets sold, these dark-market practices allow other fraudsters and thieves to take advantage of your identity for financial or another gain. <\/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\">Protecting yourself from the effects of data breaches<\/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 succinct answer is to sign up for an identity protection service. It can monitor dozens of types of personal information and then alert you if any of them are possibly being misused, so you can address any issues right away before they become a potentially much bigger problem.\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\">Further, pairing identity protection with online protection software can protect you even more. With an all-up view of your overall online security\u2014how well you\u2019re protecting yourself and your identity online\u2014it can guide you through steps that can shore up your protection and make you safer still.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/identity-theft\/protection.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Identity protection such as ours gives you the added benefit of a professional recovery specialist who can assist with restoring your affairs in the wake of fraud or theft, plus up to $1 million in insurance coverage<\/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\">What if I think I\u2019m the victim of identity theft?<\/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\">When a business, service, or organization falls victim to a breach, it doesn\u2019t always mean that you\u2019re automatically a victim too. Your information may not have been caught up in it. <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, it\u2019s best to act as if it was.<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> With that, we strongly suggest you take these immediate steps.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Change your passwords and use two-factor authentication<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Given the possibility that your password may be in the hands of a bad actor, change it right away. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/consumer\/strong-password-ideas-to-keep-your-information-safe\/?hilite=%27password%27\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Strong, unique passwords offer one of your best defenses against hackers.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fUpdate them regularly as well. As mentioned above, this can protect you in the event a breach occurs and you don\u2019t find out about it until well after it\u2019s happened. You can spare yourself the upkeep that involves <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/consumer\/mcafee-consumer-news\/small-businesses-save-up-to-60-in-mcafee-and-visa-partnership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">a password manager that can keep on top of it all for you<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. If your account offers two-factor authentication as part of the login process, make use of it as it adds another layer of security that\u202fmakes hacking tougher.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep an eye on your accounts<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you spot unusual or unfamiliar charges or transactions in your account, bank, or debit card statements, follow up immediately. That could indicate improper use. In general, banks, credit card companies, and many businesses have countermeasures to deal with fraud, along with customer support teams that can help you file a claim if needed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sign up for an identity theft protection service<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As outlined above, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/identity-theft\/protection.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">identity protection like ours<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> can monitor a broad set of your personal information and provide you guidance for making it more secure, in addition to getting help from a professional recovery specialist.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For an even closer look at identity theft, we have two articles that can help guide the way if you think you\u2019re a victim, each featuring a series of straightforward steps you can take to set matters right:<\/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=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/consumer-cyber-awareness\/top-signs-of-identity-theft\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Top Signs of Identity Theft<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&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=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/consumer-cyber-awareness\/how-to-report-identity-theft-to-social-security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to Report Identity Theft to Social Security<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Proactively protecting yourself and your family<\/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\">No matter how uncertain news of possible cyberattacks may any of us feel, you can take steps to set some of that uncertainty aside. An identity protection service is a strong first move against possible identity theft, as is pairing it with online protection software that keeps you safer online overall. Likewise, knowing the signs of possible identity theft and what you can do to address it right away offer further assurance still\u2014like having the services of a professional recovery specialist to help.\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\">In all, there\u2019s no need to leave yourself wondering at the news from the White House. As an individual, you have it in your power to make yourself and your family safer than they are now.<\/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 White House recently reissued a warning to American businesses in response to the unprecedented economic sanctions the U.S. has&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":674,"featured_media":149379,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8050],"tags":[5878,14981,14985,14983,14979],"coauthors":[3973],"class_list":["post-149373","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mcafee-news","tag-cyberattack","tag-joe-biden","tag-national-security-cyber-attacks","tag-russian-cyber-attacks","tag-white-house"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is 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