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There has been recent coverage (CyberNews and Time) of a significant data breach that has impacted approximately 16 billion login credentials across 30 databases. Facebook, Google, and Apple passwords may have been impacted. In light of the breach and the number of people who may be impacted, credit unions may want to proactively remind members what steps to take if they believe their personal information has been compromised:
- Update all passwords. Even if you do not think your information has been compromised, regularly updating your passwords is a smart way to safeguard your data.
- Consider using a password manager in combination with long, unique passwords that are NEVER reused across multiple accounts.
- Enable multi-factor authentication wherever possible.
- Closely monitor your banking and credit card accounts, and immediately report unusual activity.
- Consider utilizing websites like https://haveibeenpwned.com/ to see if your email address has been reported in a data breach.
Grab-and-Go Social Media Collateral:
The League has created sample social media graphics (right-click to download) that you can share on your accounts with accompanying draft language you can tailor to go alongside these visuals:
Facebook & LinkedIn:
Instagram:
Draft Language:
A few quick steps can go a long way in keeping your accounts safe.
Use these tips to stay ahead of scammers and protect your personal information:
🔐 Use strong, unique passwords for every login
📲 Turn on multifactor authentication
🗝 Enable passkeys when available
👁 Regularly monitor your accounts for unusual activity
Our credit union is always here to help with tips and tools to protect your information.
Questions?
If you have any questions or concerns, or if you would like additional resources, please feel free to reach out to our League and/or visit our Fraud Prevention Resources Hub for other information related to fraud prevention.