Cyber and Identity Theft: Managing Your Family's Risk

Overview

If you pre-order from Starbucks, buy a paper on the corner using Apple Pay, or use the free wifi at the gym to pay your bills online, before lunch you’ve shared multiple pieces of information that could potentially be accessed by cyber criminals. Security experts continue to familiarize themselves with the latest cyber-exposures, but so do criminals. Before you install your next app, enter a password, or provide private information, invest a few moments to learn more about the potential consequences of cyber and identity theft risks to your family—and how to avoid and reduce the risks by implementing simple cybersecurity steps.

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