Protecting yourself from data breaches, identity theft, and even physical threats to you and your loved ones has never been more important. While eliminating these risks entirely is impossible, this website provides practical steps to significantly reduce your chances of becoming the next victim. Follow the guidance in each category below to safeguard yourself and others.
You can greatly reduce the amount of junk mail you receive at home by opting out through DMA Choice. You can also unsubscribe from catalogs and other mailing lists through Catalog Choice.
Pre-approved Offers
Eliminate the opportunity for an identity thief to apply for a credit card in your name by opting-out of pre-approved credit card and insurance offers. It's free, easy to do, and, as a plus, will also reduce the amount of clutter you receive in the mail.
Shred
Shred anything you no longer need. Tax documents over seven years, mail that contains your address, and even pill bottle labels. When you throw something out, that item is now considered part of the public domain, which means things found in your trash can be used without obtaining your permission.
Don't Post While on Vacation
Thieves scan social media to see who has shared that they are out of town so that they can rob their homes. Share those vacation photos but not until you have returned home.
Setup a Guest Wireless Network
Put less secure devices, as well as guests, on a guest network separate from your main home network. Make sure to use different passwords to access each network.
Electronics Disposal
Properly dispose of your old electronic equipment by following the steps outlined here. Failure to do so may lead to an inadvertent disclosure of sensitive information to cybercriminals.