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Learn why your devices play a key role in protecting your data
Protecting yourself online also has a physical component. If the devices (phone, tablet, laptop, desktop, etc.) you use to access your accounts aren't secure, then you're still vulnerable - no matter how strong your passwords are!
Get alerted if a cybercriminal is using your financial accounts
Getting an email, text, or push notification every time a purchase, withdrawal, transfer, or trade is made is a low effort way to give yourself peace of mind that you are the only one doing things with your money!
How to prevent an identity thief from filing a tax return in your name
Learn how to stop an identity thief from fraudulently collecting your hard-earned tax refund. The free process only takes 5-10 minutes and could save you countless hours of time and stress come tax season!
How to add an extra layer of protection to your accounts
To enable two factor authentication is to require a secondary form of proof (such as a code emailed to you) beyond a password that you are the owner of an account. This can thwart up to 99.9% of cyber attacks!
Why it’s important to use unique and strong passwords
Most passwords are vulnerable because they are simple, comprised of your accessible personal information, and reused on multiple websites. Cybercriminals are aware of these tendencies and can use them to gain control of your accounts.
How to hinder an identity thief from using your social security number
Credit reports are useful for lenders when evaluating a credit application, but also for you to see an overview of every account in your name and “freeze” cybercriminals from applying in your name.
How to know if any of your data is exposed to cyber criminals
Your data is everywhere - and everywhere it exists is an opportunity for it to get stolen. In the same sense as physical security, no matter how much money, time, and effort organizations spend on cybersecurity, sometimes thieves get the upper hand.