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Technology changes every day. As technology advances, so does the risk to our digital and financial security.
There are things to watch for to protect yourself.
Phishing: Phishing can be done by email (phishing), phone (vishing) and text message (smishing). The key component to identify phishing is the person creates a sense of urgency and asks for information they should already have if they were from a legitimate source.
Spoofing: Someone contacts you using an email address or a phone number that looks very similar to a legitimate one. The individual tries to make you believe the communication is real and asks you to click a link, send money, or provide personal information to them.
Malware: This gets distributed to your personal computer by inadvertently clicking on malicious websites, emails, or software. It can even be spread by using an infected USB drive. There are several types of malware, and each can wreak havoc and put your sensitive personally identifiable information at risk.
It’s important to practice good digital hygiene. This means knowing how to choose your passwords, organizing your digital files, and adjusting the settings on your email, digital, financial, and social media accounts.
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