{"id":226846,"date":"2026-02-27T05:00:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T13:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/?p=226846"},"modified":"2026-02-26T19:30:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T03:30:19","slug":"scam-news-this-week-conduent-breach-olsen-twin-ai-deepfake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/security-news\/scam-news-this-week-conduent-breach-olsen-twin-ai-deepfake\/","title":{"rendered":"This Week in Scams: Conduent Data Breach and AI Olsen Twins"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This week in\u00a0scams,\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0looking at three\u00a0very different\u00a0stories with the same underlying theme: trust is being exploited at scale.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A massive government contractor data breach has quietly grown to affect more than 25 million people. Meanwhile, a viral AI-generated image of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen posing in a fake luxury campaign is spreading across social media, fooling some\u00a0users\u00a0and alarming others.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And in a new threat report, OpenAI detailed how its own tools are being misused for dating\u00a0scams, impersonation, and influence operations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let\u2019s\u00a0break it down.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Conduent Data Breach Now Impacts 25+ Million People<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The fallout from a ransomware attack on Conduent, one of the largest government contractors in the U.S., continues to expand.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">According to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2026\/02\/24\/conduent-data-breach-grows-affecting-at-least-25m-people\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">reporting from TechCrunch<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, updated state-level breach notifications now\u00a0indicate\u00a0that more than\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">25 million people<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0across the U.S. have had personal data exposed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Conduent provides services tied to state benefit programs, including food\u00a0assistance, unemployment systems, and other government payment processing operations. The company has said its services reach over 100 million people.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Data\u00a0reportedly exposed\u00a0in the breach includes:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Names<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dates of birth<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Addresses<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Social Security numbers<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Health insurance and medical information<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TechCrunch noted that the majority of affected individuals appear to be in Oregon and Texas, based on state breach disclosures. Other states have also reported an impact.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The attack has been described as one of the largest government-contractor-related data breaches in recent memory.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why this matters:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When companies that process government benefits are hit, the exposed data often includes\u00a0highly sensitive\u00a0identity information. Social Security numbers combined with\u00a0medical\u00a0or insurance details can significantly increase the risk of identity theft and fraud.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to Protect Yourself After a Major Data Breach<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you believe your data may have been exposed:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Monitor your credit reports for unfamiliar activity<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consider placing a free credit freeze<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Be wary of phishing emails or texts referencing benefits or account verification<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Never share personal information in response to unexpected outreach<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Breaches like this often\u00a0lead\u00a0to secondary\u00a0scams\u00a0months later. The breach itself is only phase one. Phishing campaigns usually follow.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">That Viral Olsen Twins \u201cLouis Vuitton\u201d Image?\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0AI.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A\u00a0supposed luxury\u00a0campaign featuring Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen began circulating widely on X and Facebook this week, racking up millions of views.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The images show the twins styled in\u00a0what appears to be a\u00a0high-end fashion shoot, drawing\u00a0numerous\u00a0comments over their styling. But social\u00a0media users quickly pointed out visual irregularities and inconsistencies commonly associated with AI-generated imagery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wpa-warning wpa-suspicious-alt aligncenter size-large wp-image-226852\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-26-at-7.22.40-PM-879x1024.png\" alt=\"the AI image making rounds online\" width=\"879\" height=\"1024\" data-warning=\"Suspicious alt text\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-26-at-7.22.40-PM-879x1024.png 879w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-26-at-7.22.40-PM-258x300.png 258w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-26-at-7.22.40-PM-768x894.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-26-at-7.22.40-PM-111x129.png 111w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-26-at-7.22.40-PM.png 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 879px) 100vw, 879px\" \/><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>A screenshot of one of the AI images making thr rounds across social media.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While this\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0fall into our typical \u201cscam\u201d roundup, the\u00a0normalization of AI-generated visuals that look close enough to real to confuse people\u00a0are a growing issue that can lead to real confusion and distrust.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We have entered a phase where:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fake ads look legitimate<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Public figures appear in campaigns they never\u00a0participated\u00a0in<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Synthetic images spread faster than corrections<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Today\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0a fashion ad. Tomorrow it could be a fake political endorsement, financial announcement, or emergency alert.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The takeaway:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you see a surprising campaign or announcement, verify it through official brand websites or verified accounts before assuming\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0real.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">OpenAI Details How ChatGPT Is Being Misused<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In a newly released threat report, OpenAI outlined several ways its tools have been abused by bad actors.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/asia-pacific\/dating-scams-fake-lawyers-openai-details-chatgpt-misuse-new-threat-report-2026-02-25\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">According to Reuters\u2019 reporting<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> A cluster of accounts used ChatGPT to run a dating scam targeting Indonesian men, allegedly defrauding hundreds of victims per month.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Some accounts used the tool to generate promotional copy and ads for a fake dating platform that pressured users into completing costly \u201ctasks.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Other accounts posed as law firms, impersonating real attorneys and U.S. law enforcement to target fraud victims.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> OpenAI also banned accounts linked to activity believed to be part of influence operations, including efforts targeting Japanese political figures.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">OpenAI stated that the activity was detected and accounts were removed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why this matters:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI tools themselves are not inherently scams. But they dramatically lower the cost and increase the scale of fraud operations. Writing persuasive emails, generating fake legal letters, building scam ads&#8230; these now require fewer technical skills than ever before.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The technology\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0create the criminal intent. It just accelerates it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">McAfee\u2019s Safety Tips This Week<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Assume viral images could be AI-generated until verified<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Verify unexpected announcements through official websites<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Treat post-breach emails as suspicious by default<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Be\u00a0skeptical\u00a0of online \u201cconsultation\u201d invites that promise payment<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Never send money to someone\u00a0you\u2019ve\u00a0only met online<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">We\u2019ll\u00a0Be Back Next Week<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From ransomware breaches to AI-generated impersonations, the pattern is clear: scammers are scaling trust manipulation with technology.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stay\u00a0skeptical. Verify before you click. And\u00a0we\u2019ll\u00a0be back next week with another breakdown of\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0making headlines,\u00a0and what it\u00a0actually means\u00a0for your security.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>For more reading on AI deepfakes and breaches:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/internet-security\/the-stars-scammers-love-most-mcafee-reveals-worlds-most-deepfaked-celebs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Taylor Swift Tops List of Most Deepfaked Celebs<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><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\">What to Do If You\u2019re Caught Up in a Data Breach<\/a><\/p>\n<p 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