Your identity, personal information, and access to other people and organizations are some ways bad actors want to make money. Identity theft will leave you with bad credit and financial ruin. Extortion, ransomware, and ever-changing tactics are increasing in volume and impact. Your financial strength and independence is weakened if you let them take advantage of you. Data brokers and the monetization of your data as well as the influence campaigns on various media platforms are the formula used to affect our collective behavior. From local to national elections and the polarization resulting in unrest and increased violence could be swayed by one or other mastermind. Understanding how to protect yourself and your family from these threats is vital.