As we enter a
new year, be sure to keep up, or adopt, these good data security habits to
avoid identity theft
By Tony
Anscombe
Are you doing
enough to reduce the risk of having your identity stolen? As you start the New
Year, this is a good time to reflect on what kinds of measures you should take
to prevent thieves from stealing and using your Personally Identifiable
Information (PII) for fraudulent activities. As more and more of our personal information is
online and cybercriminals target everything from bank accounts to tax refunds,
identity theft is a growing concern. With your sensitive information in their
hands, crooks can make fraudulent purchases, open new accounts or apply for
loans in your name.
Watch the
video to see how you can reduce the risk of falling victim to identity theft.
Among other
things, you’ll learn:
·
How to
respond to requests for your personal information
·
Why register
with credit bureaus as well as monitor your financial accounts
·
How to stop
scammers from pulling off a SIM card swap
·
Why using
weak passwords is risky and what to do instead
·
Why opt for
multi-factor authentication wherever it is available
·
How security software can help
·
Why encrypt
your data and devices and shred documents containing sensitive information