Guest Post
With today’s environment of nearly limitless access to information, protecting your personal information has never been more important. Identity thieves can steal your money, ruin your credit and land you in huge amounts of debt. Fortunately, there are many practices you can implement in your Web surfing to protect yourself from online identity theft.
Use Strong Passwords
There’s a reason many websites require you to create long passwords incorporating letters, numbers and special characters. If your identity is protected by a strong password, it is much harder to steal. Conversely, if you use weak passwords, your identity is at risk. Create lengthy passwords that include upper-case letters, numbers and special characters, use a different password for every account, and change your passwords often to keep your information safe.
Watch Out for Shoulder Surfing
Shoulder surfing is a practice where identity thieves look over computer users’ shoulders to view personal information on their computer screens. The prevalence of concealable cameras in the form of mobile phones makes this a significant threat. Work with personal information online only at secure, private locations, such as your home or office.
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