A physical credential is a person's official identification document or other official documents. It could include information about the person, such as their name, birthday, home address, or any ID numbers associated with their credentials. It might also contain the traveler's passport number, expiration date, driver's license number, and state of issue.

You run the risk of identity theft, illegal access, data breaches, financial fraud, and reputational harm when your physical credentials are lost or stolen. Keep a close eye on your accounts and personal information. Report any suspicious behavior immediately when noticed.

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It is advisable to be creative in your responses to account recovery inquiries. When setting up a new online account, you are often prompted to provide an "account recovery question" in case you forget your password and need help. These questions are used to identify you, but they are also simple to answer, so an attacker may use that information to gain unauthorized access to your accounts.

To strengthen your account's security, use your imagination when answering a question on account recovery instead of being honest. This will ensure that you are the only one who knows the answer to your recovery questions.

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Vishing, often called voice phishing, is a type of attack in which the attacker uses a phone call or voice message to trick their victim into giving sensitive information.

The attacker may assume the identity of a trustworthy organization, such as a bank or governmental body, and employ numerous strategies to persuade the victim to reveal personal information, including account numbers, passwords, or social security numbers.

Vishing assaults sometimes contain a sense of urgency or a threat, and they may employ fake caller ID or automated audio recordings to sound more believable.

Protect yourself by being vigilant of incoming calls, checking the caller's or message's validity, and never giving out personal information over the phone.

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If you use Twitter and frequently experience online harassment, you can adjust the settings so that only selected individuals are permitted to reply to your tweets. You can change the default setting so that only users you follow or mention can reply by clicking on the option that reads “Everyone can reply”.

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Nowadays, many people prefer to shop online because of its convenience, but we need to be cautious as some online shopping platforms may pose security threats, including identity theft, data breaches, and fraudulent actions. To minimize the risks, it is important to only use reputable and trustworthy websites when making online purchases. Properly consider the vendor and the products before buying, and avoid attaching credit cards if possible. Additionally, always remember to use a secure and unique password to protect your account.

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Advertisements on mobile devices can be invasive and annoying. For instance, while loading a webpage, you may receive a pop-up message stating that you have won a reward and redirecting you to another page. It is important to note that these types of ads should not be clicked on. A possible solution would be to activate a content blocker on your mobile device, which could help to completely avoid them.

By using a content blocker, you can significantly reduce the number of ads you encounter while browsing the internet. This can ultimately enhance your mobile browsing experience, allowing you to focus on what you're looking for without distractions.

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Several phishing scams involve attackers posing as significant retailers and then sending emails that claim to offer coupons which can be redeemed by clicking on a link within the email. If an offer appears too good to be true, comes from an email address that is too long or jumbled, or is included in a message with strange grammar and mistakes, do not click on it.

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It's possible that cyber criminals installed dangerous software or infected your computer with viruses. One such instance is key logger malware, which, after being installed, records the user's keystrokes and emails the data to criminals. Thieves can use this malware to obtain your personal information, such as your name, credit card numbers, birth date, and passwords. To protect yourself, never input sensitive information when using an unfamiliar or unsecured computer.

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You should wipe all data from your phone before trading it in, donating it, or giving it to someone else for any reason. You can easily find out how to do this by browsing through your phone settings for an option that says "Factory reset." This process ensures that there are no traces of your personal data left on your old phone before discarding it.

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