The digital age has made communication between everyone much easier and accessible. Although this has been very useful, it means that everything done on the web leaves behind a digital footprint, which puts users at risk of identity theft.
What is Identity Theft?
Identity theft is the unauthorised use of another person’s personal information, such as their name, credit card information, or other identifying information, to commit fraud or other crimes. It can also include using someone else’s identity to gain access to their personal information.
Here are some steps you can take to prevent identity theft:
- Protect your personal information: Don’t give out personal information, unless it is absolutely necessary.
- Use strong passwords: Use strong and unique passwords for all your online accounts and change them regularly. Avoid using easily guessable information, such as your name or birthdate, in your passwords.
- Keep your computer and mobile devices secure: Keep your software up to date and use a firewall to protect your computer from unauthorised access.
- Be careful with public wifi : Be careful when using public Wi-Fi networks, as they may not be secure. Avoid accessing sensitive information, such as online banking or shopping sites, while using public Wi-Fi.
In addition to these, Norton has also introduced Norton Identity Advisor Plus. Norton Identity Advisor Plus features include:
- Identity Restoration Support: An Identity Restoration Specialist will help guide you through the restoration process from start to finish
- Dark Web Monitoring: Dark Web Monitoring continuously searches the dark web and private forums looking for personal information and sends you notifications should it be found.
- Social Media Monitoring: Monitor your accounts on popular social media sites and notify you of suspicious activity.
- Stolen Wallet Assist: A stolen wallet could mean a stolen identity. If your wallet is stolen you can contact Norton and they will guide you to cancel or replace credit cards, bank cards, driver’s licence and other cards.
- Identity Theft Insurance: Provides coverage for specific losses and expenses related to identity theft in your name, including legal expense reimbursement and lost income for time away from work to correct financial records
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