Lifestyle Glitz - Miscellany October 2016

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.
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