7 TIPS FOR PROTECTING YOUR IDENTITY · 5/7/2018 · be mindful of what share and keep your privacy...
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Find out how IdentityForce solutions can help you protect what matters most. | www.identityforce.com | 1-877-694-3367 7 TIPS FOR PROTECTING YOUR IDENTITY 1. Create strong passwords. Be original and use more than one word, swap out letters for numbers or other characters (such as 3 for E or ! or i) and vary capitalization. 2. Watch out for phishing scams. Fake emails can look real, always be cautious when something doesn’t seem right. If you’re not sure of the validity — email the requester directly and confirm before sending files or clicking on links. 3. Avoid over-sharing online. Social media isn’t private, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn have all had massive data breaches in recent years — be mindful of what share and keep your privacy settings locked down. 4. Use IT best practices at home. Although everyone hates getting a forced update, make sure to stay current with your operating system and security patches and be sure to have an active anti-virus software running in the background. 5. Store and transfer data cautiously. Encrypt flash drives or files — think about what would happen if they were left on a plane or fell into the wrong hands. 6. Eliminate the paper trail. Shred any papers with account information, social security numbers and other identifying information, along with credit card offers, bank courtesy checks and documents with your signature. 7. Monitor your accounts. Keep a close eye on your accounts, look for suspicious activity and stay vigilant. ABOUT IDENTITYFORCE For 40 years, IdentityForce, Inc. has provided best-in-class, highly scalable, award-winning identity theft, privacy and credit protection solutions to consumers, businesses, and government agencies. With IdentityForce, members benefit from the most robust and award-winning identity protection, going as deep as Dark Web monitoring to keep personal information safe. A pioneer of identity protection, IdentityForce’s innovation and customer-centric approach has made the company a trusted partner for both organizations and individuals. IdentityForce also provides custom-tailored programs to organizations enabling them to build closer relationships and additional revenue streams. In 2015, the U.S. government awarded IdentityForce elite Tier One status as an approved provider of identity protection services for data breaches affecting over 21.5 million people. Visit www.identityforce.com to learn more. Find IdentityForce on: Prepared by IdentityForce, Inc. ©2018 IdentityForce, Inc. All other trademarks or trade names are properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
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Find out how IdentityForce solutions can help you protect what matters most. | www.identityforce.com | 1-877-694-3367
7 TIPS FOR PROTECTING YOUR IDENTITY
1. Create strong passwords. Be original and use more than one word,swap out letters for numbers or other characters (such as 3 for E or ! or i) and vary capitalization.
2. Watch out for phishing scams. Fake emails can look real, always becautious when something doesn’t seem right. If you’re not sure of thevalidity — email the requester directly and confirm before sending filesor clicking on links.
3. Avoid over-sharing online. Social media isn’t private, Facebook, Twitterand LinkedIn have all had massive data breaches in recent years —be mindful of what share and keep your privacy settings locked down.
4. Use IT best practices at home. Although everyone hates getting aforced update, make sure to stay current with your operating system andsecurity patches and be sure to have an active anti-virus software runningin the background.
5. Store and transfer data cautiously. Encrypt flash drives or files —think about what would happen if they were left on a plane or fell into thewrong hands.
6. Eliminate the paper trail. Shred any papers with account information,social security numbers and other identifying information, along with creditcard offers, bank courtesy checks and documents with your signature.
7. Monitor your accounts. Keep a close eye on your accounts, look forsuspicious activity and stay vigilant.
ABOUT IDENTITYFORCE For 40 years, IdentityForce, Inc. has provided best-in-class, highly scalable, award-winning identity theft, privacy and credit protection solutions to consumers, businesses, and government agencies. With IdentityForce, members benefit from the most robust and award-winning identity protection, going as deep as Dark Web monitoring to keep personal information safe. A pioneer of identity protection, IdentityForce’s innovation and customer-centric approach has made the company a trusted partner for both organizations and individuals. IdentityForce also provides custom-tailored programs to organizations enabling them to build closer relationships and additional revenue streams. In 2015, the U.S. government awarded IdentityForce elite Tier One status as an approved provider of identity protection services for data breaches affecting over 21.5 million people. Visit www.identityforce.com to learn more.
Find IdentityForce on:
Prepared by IdentityForce, Inc. ©2018 IdentityForce, Inc. All other trademarks or trade names are properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
