Colorado Families' Privacy at Risk: Home Addresses Widely Exposed on Data Broker Sites
Colorado residents are facing increased privacy risks as their home addresses and personal information become increasingly accessible through online data broker websites, raising concerns for family safety and identity security across the Front Range and mountain communities.
The threat is particularly concerning for Colorado's large military community, with five major military installations in the Colorado Springs area where personnel and their families' privacy is crucial for security. Local cybersecurity experts warn that these easily accessible databases could put service members and their families at heightened risk.
How Colorado Residents' Information Gets Exposed
These data broker sites are collecting Coloradans' personal information from multiple sources, including:
- County property records from El Paso, Denver, and other Colorado counties
- State vehicle registrations
- Colorado business licenses
- Local court records
- Social media profiles
The risk to Colorado families has grown significantly, with targeted phishing attacks increasing by 33% in 2024, according to FBI cybercrime statistics.
Impact on Colorado Communities
Denver Metro cybersecurity consultant Sarah Martinez warns: "Colorado's tech-savvy population and high concentration of defense contractors make our region particularly attractive to cybercriminals looking to exploit personal information."
"With Colorado's growing tech sector and numerous military installations, protecting our residents' private information isn't just about personal privacy - it's about national security," Martinez added.
Protecting Colorado Families
Local cybersecurity experts recommend Colorado residents take these immediate steps:
- Regularly monitor online presence for exposed personal information
- Use data removal services to automatically remove information from broker sites
- Review privacy settings on social media accounts
- Be cautious about sharing address information online, especially for military families
The Federal Trade Commission strongly advises residents to request removal of their private data from people search sites to prevent stalking and scamming attempts. This is particularly crucial for Colorado's active duty military members, law enforcement officers, and their families.
Colorado residents can get a free scan to check their online exposure through various data removal services, with experts recommending regular monitoring as information can be relisted over time.
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