Now more than ever, it’s important to take stock of your personal information and the sites and devices it’s stored on as we conduct more of our daily activities online. The more information you share about yourself (as well as your friends and family), the more risk there is that you may become a victim of online threats like identity theft, cyber-stalking, and cyber-bullying.
Follow these tips on how to protect your online information, identity, and privacy.
Personal information is like money. Value it. Protect it.
Lock down your login.
Add an extra layer of protection by activating Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) whenever it is available. With 2FA, even if a cybercriminal steals your password, they won’t be able to access your account. When you use 2FA a unique code will be sent to you, usually by text message, to verify that it’s you trying to access your account. Be sure to activate Two-Step SMS Verification in your Account & Security Settings today!
Sharing isn't always caring.
As much as we love our family and friends, most fraud victims know the person who victimized them. Your online accounts contain a lot of sensitive personal information that can be used fraudulently. Keep your passwords to yourself and stay safe.
Secure your devices.
Make sure your devices are secured with passwords or biometrics to protect all of the valuable personal information they contain. This limits access to authorized users and protects your information if your devices are lost or stolen.
Keep a clean machine.
Update your security software, web browser, and operating systems to have the best defence against viruses, malware, and other online threats looking to compromise your personal information.
We’re saving our important personal information on more devices and sites than ever before. Take some time today to make sure that this information stays safe so you can stay safe from the threat of identity theft.
