A data breach is an incident involving the unauthorized release or access of secure information. It can include personal data such as Social Security numbers, email addresses, passwords, or financial data. To protect your information from a data breach here are some steps you can take:

1. Always use strong, unique passwords for all of your accounts and never share them.
2. Be cautious when clicking links from emails – do not open emails from unknown sources and never download suspicious attachments.
3. Change passwords regularly, and consider using a password manager, if possible.
4. Keep track of the websites and services with which you share personal information.
5. Turn on two-factor authentication for additional security.
6. Monitor your personal accounts for suspicious activity.