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RECLAIM YOUR DIGITAL GOLD

Chapter Summary

Cyber identity theft and data breaches are two of the
most common and negative consequences of Internet
use, as well as the greatest threat to the current state of
the Internet. Furthermore, our lax security and password
management practices contribute to this threat by
allowing easy access to our personal information and, in
some cases, the intellectual property of our business or
employers, including one of their most valuable assets,
their data.

Indeed, the fact that we can access the Internet
from virtually anywhere and at any time complicates
cybersecurity, as criminals can break into government
agencies, corporations, your home or business network
from virtually anywhere and at any time, so lax personal
security management on various networks, regardless
of location and access points, can create critical
opportunity for cybercriminals.

To avoid becoming a victim or a contributor, you must
take every precaution to safeguard your data, such
as protecting your personal data on all your devices with
virus protection software and using encryption software.
Also, be sure to take note of your social media footprint
as well, as you may be unknowingly giving away personal
identity information to unsuspecting criminals looking for
such innocence. In addition, if you receive a notification
from one of your accounts, instead of clicking on the
provided links, use your browser to check your account
to verify the information.

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