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Internet Security and Identity Theft

Internet Security and Identity Theft. Brad Weaver • January 17, 2007. What is Identity Theft?. Theft of personal information (SSN, credit card, account information) Information is used to commit fraud Theft from existing accounts Creation of new accounts. General Precautions.

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Internet Security and Identity Theft

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  1. Internet Security and Identity Theft Brad Weaver • January 17, 2007

  2. What is Identity Theft? • Theft of personal information (SSN, credit card, account information) • Information is used to commit fraud • Theft from existing accounts • Creation of new accounts

  3. General Precautions • Take responsibility for your personal info • Monitor account activity • Shred financial documents • Don’t give out personal info over phone/email/Internet • Check credit report annually (www.AnnualCreditReport.com)

  4. Identifying Email Scams • “You’ve Been Phished” video • Adopt a suspicious attitude • Email messages and web sites are easy to spoof (let’s see how easy…) • Never send personal information in response to an email message • Check with the Help Desk if in doubt

  5. Staying Safe Online • Choose good passwords • Use different usernames and passwords for different systems • Keep software up-to-date • Run spyware (SpySweeper, Microsoft Windows Defender) and antivirus (Norton, McAfee) software

  6. Protecting Your Family • StaySafeOnline.org • GetNetWise.org • Consider filtering/control programs (CyberPatrol, NetNanny)

  7. If You’re a Victim • FTC has excellent online resources • If SSN is involved, place an Initial Fraud Alert with any of the 3 credit reporting agencies • Close affected accounts • Monitor credit report frequently during the first year • File reports with police, FTC

  8. As Wabash Employees… • Treat personal information from current and prospective students, alumni, and parents with care • Shred documents with personal information • Don’t share account information • Be alert for fraudulent calls • Report loss or theft of personal info immediately

  9. Online Resources • IT Services Security Web Page (www.wabash.edu/technology/security) • FTC (ftc.gov/idtheft) • Let’s Review

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