What you should do if you've been a victim of a data breach or had your ID stolen 2020 was a year most of us won't soon forget. While many of us were working and going to school at home, cybercriminals were busy breaking into our accounts. Posted at 5:54 AM, May 25, 2021 and last updated 2021-05-25 06:27:29-04 (WXYZ) â 2020 was a year most of us won't soon forget. While many of us were working and going to school at home, cybercriminals were busy breaking into our accounts. More than 150 million people had their personal information exposed last year â passwords, phone numbers, financial data. Consumer Reports runs down how to regain control of your accounts and protect your personal data after the next data breach.