Simply tossing sensitive documents in the trash without shredding them can expose the organization and its employees to identity theft or fraud. Dumpster diving attacks are common, in which attackers rummage through the trash of an organization in search of sensitive information that they can maliciously use. This includes stealing identities, gaining access to financial accounts, and committing other forms of fraud.

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Don't click on ads that offer prizes, money, or something for free. Similarly, avoid clicking on suspicious links—use your mouse to hover over a link to see where it's about to take you. In your inbox, refrain from opening emails from unfamiliar senders or downloading attachments from unexpected emails. Be suspicious of emails that ask you to log in somewhere—check for grammatical errors, low-quality logos, a strange URL, or any other indicators of a phishing attempt.

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While it may be convenient to use the Wi-Fi at your local coffee shop or the charging station at the airport, these areas are prime targets for individuals seeking to steal your information. If you absolutely must use public Wi-Fi, make sure to employ a Virtual Private Network (VPN) and/or refrain from transmitting any sensitive information that you wouldn't want others to see.

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Not only will deleting unused apps free up more space on your device, but it can also protect your information. Apps on your phone or computer that are no longer supported by the developer expose you to security risks. Additionally, most apps collect data about you. Why give your data to an app you're not using?

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Older email providers that haven't incorporated modern security protections may increase your likelihood of getting malware. Make sure your email provider has strong spam blocking and features like multi-factor authentication.

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One way someone might try to steal your information is by tricking you into entering it on an illegitimate website that closely resembles your banking website, a government website, or any site where you provide credit card or personal information. To prevent this, it is advisable to bookmark the official websites of your banks or any platforms where you regularly input your financial information. This way, you can ensure that you are sharing your information with legitimate entities and...

Don't post confidential information such as your home address, phone number, and credit card number. Even if someone collects just a few pieces of your personal information, it can make it easier for them to impersonate you and gain access to your accounts without your consent, potentially resulting in data theft.

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In the event that you do encounter malware or a virus, make sure that you do not lose access to the documents you need. Back up your important files using a cloud service or a physical hard drive.

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If you lose your device, you don't want to add insult to injury by leaving yourself vulnerable to someone stealing your information. Provide an initial layer of security by locking your phone with a password or a PIN number - preferably one that's longer than four numbers.

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Enable multifactor authentication wherever possible, especially for your most sensitive data -- like email, social media, or cloud storage accounts. Multifactor authentication adds extra security to your passphrase. So even if somebody knows your passphrase, they need something else to log in as you. Often this is a security code that’s sent to your phone, which means to log in somebody needs your passphrase AND your phone. Most email or social networking sites offer this security feature....