People across the globe are experiencing a relentless barrage of attacks impacting their personal privacy and security. If you have never received a notice in the mail stating that your personal information has been compromised, consider yourself one of the lucky few. Protecting against data breaches, identity theft, and even physical threats against you or your family should be a top priority for everyone. While no one can completely escape these threats, this web site puts forth steps you can take to reduce the likelihood of them happening to you. Sorted by category, the content below is routinely updated so check back often. It's a dangerous world out there, follow these steps and don't become the next victim!
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.