True or False:
“If a major company like Apple or Google experiences a security breach, the average user’s private data is still safe as long as their own account wasn’t directly hacked.”
🚨 Shocking Answer:
False.
When enormous tech companies are breached, your data such as emails 📧, location history 📍, and even saved passwords 🔑 could be quietly exposed or sold, even if hackers never target you directly. 🕵️♂️ Attackers often use information leaked in mass breaches to launch targeted phishing 🎣, identity theft 🆔, and even AI-powered deepfake attacks that impersonate you. 🤖 In 2025, synthetic identity fraud (using pieces of real and stolen data to create new fake IDs) now accounts for over 80% of all new account fraud worldwide 🌎 meaning that a single major breach can put millions of people at direct risk before they even realize it happened. ⚠️
Steps to protect yourself:
🔍 Monitor your bank accounts, credit reports, and receive alerts for suspicious activity or new accounts opened in your name.
🛡️ Sign up for identity protection or monitoring services that scan the dark web for your personal info and notify you if found.
⚠️ Stay informed about the latest phishing tactics (including deepfakes) and be cautious of unexpected links, QR codes, or requests, even if they appear legitimate.
🧊 Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze to stop new accounts from being created under your identity.
For expert help, reach out to Bernie Orglmeister for a free consultation at support@skyviewtek.com or call 610-590-5006.