Dollar Tree data breach exposes names, birthdates and SSNs of almost 2 million people — how to know if you’re affected

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Getting your Facebook hacked or having your computer infected with malware is one thing but sometimes, your personal data can end up in the hands of hackers even if you did nothing wrong.

For instance, a new data breach against the popular discount store chain Dollar Tree has led to the names, dates of birth and Social Security numbers (SSNs) of almost 2 million former and current Dollar Tree and Family Dollar employees.