Is your Social Security number on the dark web?

If you suspect your Social Security number is on the dark web, the right move is not to panic. It is to act quickly, methodically and in the right order.

A leaked Social Security number can be used in ways that go far beyond one fraudulent credit card charge. Criminals may try to open new credit accounts, file fake tax returns, hijack benefits or combine your SSN with other stolen details to impersonate you. The good news is that you can take concrete steps to check for signs of exposure...