Capital One Financial Corp. negligently failed to protect the personal information of thousands of consumers after a nine-month data breach exposed their data, a proposed federal class action said.

Data breaches have resulted in people's information being exposed on the dark web. While thieves often try to misuse this data, there are steps you can take to avoid becoming an identity theft victim.

The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA), which enforces California’s state rules on data protection and privacy ...

Here's how to protect your sensitive financial data before and after a breach Zorica Nastasic / Getty Images From Capital One to Target, the Home Depot to TJ Maxx, criminals have stolen customers ...