About Data Breach Alert
Data Breach Alert was conceived in 2009 and has evolved ever since to deliver fast, reliable breach notifications and real guidance when your personal information is exposed. Founded and run by Terrance Kohler—a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business owner and serial vetrepreneur—it’s based in the Rocky Mountains and driven by a lifelong commitment to protecting people.
My awareness started early: While managing an apartment complex during college, I witnessed a university enrollment office leave a social security card visible on the counter for anyone passing by. Later, as a U.S. Air Force veteran (1981–1988, Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist and TurboProp Engine Mechanic), I received my own data breach alerts—including one from the VA in 2006. Over the years, I’ve gotten at least five notifications from compromised companies, reinforcing how easily identities can be at risk and how delayed alerts leave people vulnerable.
That’s why I created Data Breach Alert: to do for your name and identity what community crime alert programs do for public safety—provide timely warnings so you can act before damage occurs. Drawing from 21+ years as a LegalShield & IDShield Independent Associate (and as a Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist), I specialize in empowering families, small businesses, employees, and communities with equal access to protection and peace of mind.
We’re here to watch out for you. Professional ID thieves steal your info. Doesn’t it make sense to have professionals who know what to do to make your name whole and do that restoration for you? Ready to stay ahead of breaches?
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The History of Data Breach Alert:
20090519 – registered the domain name www.WebDataBreachAlert.com
20090528 – registered the domain name www.WebDataBreachAlert.org
20150423 – decided to drop the ‘web’ portion of domain name to not seem limited in method of data breach notifications methods
20150423 – registered the domain name www.DataBreachAlert.com
20150423 – registered the domain name www.DataBreachAlert.org
20150426 – launched WordPress version of DataBreachAlert.com
20260113 – updated Data Breach Alert logo to combine the founder’s overall Kohler Enterprises branding