1) YOU ARE YOUR DATA Criminals need 2 things to perpetrate cyber crime: Your Personal Identifying Information(PII), and access to a Point of Compromise(PoC). Examples of Personal Identifying Information (PII): Names/Usernames Date of Birth Mother's Maiden Name Address(es) Phone Number(s) Email Account(s) Passwords Social Security Number Account Number(s) Examples of Points of Compromise: Physical Items - Dumpster diving, mail theft, check fraud, burglaries, purse/wallet snatching Technology - Skimming, Shoulder Surfing, Gas Pumps, Point of Sale (POS) devices, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Computer and Internet - Social Media, Email, Unsecure Websites, Online Shopping, Classifieds, Unsecure Wifi, Filesharing, Bot Nets, Data Breach Mobile Devices - SMS Phishing, GeoTagging, Spyware, Malware, Bluejacking, Near Field Communication (NFC), Quick Response Codes
2) IF IT HAS A LOCK, USE IT Secure Points of Compromise- Balance convenience versus safety/security Physical Items Use physical locks, purge, shred, secure mail Technology Credit versus Debit versus Cash (Pin number versus Zip Code) Computer and Internet Strong Passwords - A password as a lock (15 digits or more, Caps, lowercase, Number, Symbol!) StrongPassCodes@HomeBEasy693.us Two Factor - If a dual authentication method is available USE IT Mobile devices Limit access, use passcodes/finger prints/application locks/pin access to applications 3) WHEN ASKED FOR PII, ASK WHAT FOR? Practice responsible sharing! ASK: WHY do you need my PII? WHAT are you going to do with it? HOW will you protect my data? HOW can I monitor my data? WHAT will you do when you are done with the data? Plan for Safety - It costs more NOT to pay attention Use technology to monitor and protect your data Educate yourself on emerging technologies Be mindful of safety versus convenience when accessing technology Resources for Remediation: Federal Trade Commission: File a complaint: 1-877-FTC-HELP or 1-877-382-4357 http://www.ftc.gov Identity Theft Resource Center: 888-400-5530 http://www.idtheftcenter.org Privacy Rights Clearinghouse: http://www.privacyrights.org These tips provided by NOVA - National Organization for Victim Assistance 1-800-879-6682. |