Data breaches climbed to a record high in 2025. How to protect your personal information

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Data breaches reached a record high in 2025, prompting experts to advise on steps to protect personal information from fraudsters.

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Source CNBC
Claim Data breaches climbed to a record high in 2025. How to protect your personal information
AI inference Neutral · 70%
Generated 2026-01-29 17:06

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As reports of new identity compromises climbed in 2025, experts say taking certain steps can help protect your personal information from fraudsters.

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Original article published by CNBC on January 29, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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