Why You Should Be Thinking About Identity Theft Protection
According to an article in TIME magazine written in November 2012, every single day there are thousands of people that get their identity stolen – an average of 24,658 to be exact. The number is based on an estimate from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). It has topped the list for consumer complaints in the past 12 years running and it comprises about 15% of all complaints filed with the agency.
Identity theft is big business and there are no indications that it will slow down any time soon. The digital age has made it easier for fraudsters to get a hold of your personal information and also easier to use that information to open a credit card account, purchase a cell phone with which to commit other types of fraud, even withdraw money directly from your bank.
What Is Information (IT) Security
Information security is the process of structuring and securing information through passwords (access controls) and encryption to only allow authorized parties to access the information. Security of this kind is often associated with big corporations, who have entire departments dedicated to IT security and largely ignored by individuals and small businesses. Knowledge is power and knowledge comes from information. Security for personal and private information provides for identity theft protection (for individuals) and reduces the possibility of lawsuits (for businesses) that can cost you thousands.
What Is The Underlying Problem
Dealing with information security is difficult. It can seem time consuming and complicated. It really isn't. The problem is that most people do not even know where to begin, so they just push the problem aside. Don't be one of those people
Why Internet Privacy Is An Illusion
The Internet is a big place and it makes people feel like their privacy is guaranteed. It is not! Through the use of cookies and other tracking technology the websites you visit, the amount of time you spend on them, and where on the page you click can all be recorded, tracked, and analyzed to provide a better browsing experience for you OR target you with better and more sophisticated spam, phishing scams, keyloggers, viruses, and worms, all designed to ultimately steal your information an/or money.
What Will This Guide Teach You And How Will That Help You
This guide will take you one step at a time from a complete beginner in IT security to moderately advanced level in terms of managing your exposure and controlling your internet privacy. The writer blends techniques and strategies that will help you be securely store your private information through the use of encryption. He shows you how to generate secure passwords and how to surf the internet privately and anonymously.
Also included are a set of illustrated step-by-step guides on how to use many of the security tools and software itroduced in the guide.
You will also learn:
- How to avoid e-mail and other Internet fraud.
- How to encrypt your e-mail communication and make it private.
- How to work with encryption software to protect your private information.
- How to protect your privacy online.
- How to use a computer without ever leaving a trace behind.
- How to use security tool to enhance your computer security and privacy.
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