Lifestyle Glitz - Miscellany October 2016

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H O W T O K E E P Y O U R L A P T O P S / C O M P U T E R S S E C U R E F R O M I D E N T I T Y T H E F T Identity theft is a common nightmare that any person could experience. Any individual, business, or government agency that runs their services online can face it at any time. You should know that identity thieves are the people behind this crime and they commit acts like stealing, or using other people’s identity to access your personal details or financial interests. In the U.S. alone, the cases of identity theft are rising and in the coming years, it will increase further. Globally, identity theft is also on the rise and that’s why it’s highly important to educate people about it and guide them on how they can secure themselves from such criminals. According to an identity fraud study conducted in <strong>2016</strong>, identity thieves stole over $15 billion from 13 million consumers in 2015. I D E N T I T Y T H I E V E S A N D H O W T H E Y C O M M I T F R A UD Identity thieves or hackers could obtain personal details through numerous ways: 16
They could use the internet to obtain your personal details, access credit card accounts with your name, password, email and banking login. They can create clones or duplicates of our credit card and use it online to purchase things. Some use harmful malware programs on your computer/laptop. These could record your strokes on the keyboard and the sites you visit on your browser. With malware, they can unlock your passwords and easily access online accounts. Some obtain your social security number and impersonate you to obtain insurance, apply for property purchases, and bank loans, which eventually you will have to pay up. Some use “ransom-ware” virus, which encrypt the files on your computer. The only way to decrypt the files is when you pay a ransom to them. A D D E N C R Y P T I O N Most people think that enabling a password on their computer can keep them safe from hackers. This isn’t true! Identity thieve can simply remove your drive and plug it right into their system. They can easily transfer your files onto their device. A good solution for you is to use encryption. Encryption means to protect your data with extra security. Some forms include single file, and multi-folder encryption to keep users away from your personal data. When you connect your mobile or phone to a public Wi-Fi or one at home without a good security, hackers could gain access to your phone and connect to the files on your device. Eventually, stealing your personal details. H O W C A N Y O U K E E P Y O U R C O M P U T E R / L A P T O P S A F E ? Let’s consider some simple steps that you can take to ensure your laptop remains safe from identity theft. 1 . U S E B I O M E T R I C A U T H E N - T I C A T I O N To keep your data safe, you can use smart authentication methods like identifying fingerprints, or face. Windows 10 devices use Windows Hello function for this. 17
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