(REQUIRED) PUT THE CITY FIRST IN ALL CAPS, followed by a comma — The weather is warming in some parts of the country, inspiring people to clean up or clear out clutter. The one area many people overlook isn’t the corner of a room or a forgotten closet; it’s the probably the digital device on which you’re reading this article. We use our phones to shop, scroll through social media, bank, and work. The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) reminds everyone that when clearing out the physical clutter, there’s probably a bunch of digital data clutter that lives on your electronic devices.
Katie Galan with the Better Business Bureau says, “It may be a good time to give yourself a digital makeover. Taking some simple, proactive steps will go a long way in safeguarding against any number of potentially disruptive issues, like identity theft, loss of funds or credit card fraud.”
She says, can cause mayhem by compromising your data. Take the time to put into practice a few precautionary measures and you will have greater peace of mind – not only this spring, but all year round.
- Lock down your login: Security is critical to protect your work and personal accounts from being accessed by hackers. Ensure passphrases for each account are lengthy, unique and safely stored. It is good practice to enable multi-factor authentication on all accounts that offer it, especially those that contain the most sensitive information such as insurance,…
