Everyone has heard about the Home Depot Security Breach. Just a little info on what a security breach is when your name ,social security number, date of birth, and any other info has been stolen from a company by some someone who doesn’t have permission to have your information.On September 8th there was a breach in Home Depots credit card department. They have issued a press release that confirms the breach and that no one is liable any fraudulent charges that have been charged and they have also stated that no one’s credit card pins weren’t compromised and you can find more out about it by visiting their site .
One way people can be sure that they are protected is by having Life Lock Ultimate Service. Life lock Ultimate Service is a service that you have the protection that would keep you from having to worry about breeches and fraudulent charges on your account. The Life Lock Ultimate Service protects, bank accounts , Credit Reports, File Sharing Networks and Many more options . I know I have worried about my credit report and it has made me hold back on using my cards online for shopping and other items I might want or need. Being protected is always important . Not only are we safe about ourselves and family but we also have to be safe with our credit.
What you should do if a breach ever happens
Step 1) Monitor Your transactions to make sure you know what is coming out of your account and also so you know if something is not right.
Step2) Report Activity that is not normal or that you or family haven’t done.
Step3) Always order a new Credit Card or Debit Card immediately so the activity will be suspended right away .
Step 4) Investigate the story of what is going on and so that you know if you need to do special things or if they need more information.
Step 5) Consider choosing a Idenity Protection Program. This way you have a second pair of eyes on your personal and financial information.
If you fallow these simple 5 steps and join a Personal Idenity Program you will be more protected . You can check out all of Life Locks advantages by Clicking Here. Life lock has also offered its new customers a 10% off code to use when they sign up through Life Lock just use code BreachWatch when signing up.
Christina
Sunday 28th of September 2014
We all need to protect ourselves.
Melinda Dunne
Saturday 27th of September 2014
I think we all need to use this because the breach with security is becoming more and more common.