Freezing your credit is a good start prevent identity thieves and scam artists from opening new credit accounts under your name. However, a freeze alone does not protect you from every threat posed by the Equifax fiasco. In addition to credit information, hackers also accessed Social Security numbers (SSN), dates of birth, and drivers license numbers. These data can expose you to other dangers besides fraudulent credit accounts. Be sure to check your email to learn about the four steps to protect yourself.