Protect Your Personal Information From Hackers and Scammers
Your personal information is valuable. That’s why hackers and scammers try to steal it. Follow this advice to protect the personal information on your devices and in your online accounts.
- Keep Your Software Up to Date
- Secure Your Home Wi-Fi Network
- Protect Your Online Accounts with Strong Passwords and Two-Factor Authentication
- Protect Yourself from Attempts to Steal Your Information
- Know What to Do if Something Goes Wrong
Protecting Your Privacy Online
Many everyday activities allow businesses access to information about your habits, tastes and activities. But where does that information go and how is it used? Learn how to protect your privacy online and what to do if you or someone you know is dealing with online abuse or harassment.
Source: United States Federal Trade Commission, www.ftc.gov
Quick Tips for Financial Safety Online
- Don’t share any personal information through a device—not even to someone you think you know.
- Hover over the URL to ensure it starts with https://.
- Never log in from a link sent via messaging or email
- Use multi-factor authentication.
- Be careful what you download.
- Create long passwords.
Source: Fairmont Federal Credit Union
