Avoid Identity Theft

Protecting your Digital Identity


Identity theft is possible when personal data, such as someone’s full name, national ID number, and birth date, ends up in the hands of cybercriminals. This data may be used to commit fraud that directly harms you financially.


Below are a few simple actions that will help you protect your digital identity:







Monitor Your money
 
Get into the habit of routinely logging in to financial accounts and reviewing purchases.
Utilize strong passwords
 
Secure your accounts with passwords that are at least 16 characters long and never used more than once. Remember, the best passwords are those that are hard to guess yet easy to remember.
Do not open emails from suspicious sources
 
Be cautious of any unexpected or unsolicited messages, and never share personal information such as passwords or account numbers via email or other digital channels.
Use protected Wi-Fi networks
 
Make sure the WiFi network you are using is password-protected and secured with WPA2 or WPA3 encryption.
Protect your personal information
 
Cybercriminals often search social media profiles in hopes of finding sensitive data. Do not share any information that could potentially be used against you or our organization.


Remember to report all security incidents immediately.
Timely reporting could help prevent identity theft from happening to
your company, clients, or business associates.