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Protecting Your Identity Online

Your smartphone and computer store passwords, emails and other personal information

Protect your phone and computer with antivirus software

More Information: Antivirus Basics

Use the Windows firewall to block attacks from the internet

Use strong passwords

Numbers: 1 – 9

CApitAl LEttErs

&_Symb@ls

Use two factor authentication where possible

ID + Password + Something elseTime sensitive codesText messagesSecurID USB dongles

Encryption protects your personal data in the event of physical theft

Even weak encryption will deter most identity thieves

Lock your CreditRequire additional information open new credit lines

Experian cedit freeze

Trans Union credit freeze

Equifax credit freeze

Learn to spot scams and phishing attacks

No one reputable will ask for your personal information via email

References

http://www.webroot.com/us/en/home/resources/tips/getting-started/beginners-how-can-i-protect-myself-from-identity-theft-online

https://www.experian.com/freeze/center.html

http://www.transunion.com/personal-credit/credit-disputes/credit-freezes.page

Image references

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