Can Anything Be Done About Data Breach?

Unfortunately, in fact all we can do about the breach is accept the fact that it has happened or try to make the data concerned irrelevant. Although we can appeal to the law and try to bring the guilty parties to justice, it will not remove the data from the Internet. Of course, we can recall Article 13.11 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation, or even Article 17.13, and try to impose a fine on the attackers, perhaps even achieve the initiation of a criminal case. Just remember that this is not going to completely erase your data from the Internet, however, if you have suffered financial or other losses, you can try to get compensation.

Risk Assessment

If the leaked data is outdated or incomplete, the potential threat is lower. This is because such data may be less useful to attackers. For example, if it has been a password that has already been changed, there is no threat because it is no longer valid and cannot be used to access your account.

If you use two-factor authentication, a single password is not enough to access your account. This means that even if your password is compromised, an attacker would still need a one-time code to access your account.

How to Minimize Identity Theft Risks

Identity theft can be a problem, but there are steps you can take to minimize the potential threat. Here are some tips:

Be Cautious and Careful. Don't give out your bank details or codes from a text message if asked, especially on behalf of a bank or other organization.
Change Passwords and Check Your Accounts Security. If you have come to know of a possible data breach, change your online account passwords immediately and activate two-factor authentication where possible.
Be Wary of Suspicious Messages or Calls. Never reply to suspicious requests, nor provide personal information or click on suspicious links.