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You have to responsible for the monitoring your digital identity. But how can you protect it? Here are some tips that
can help you get started.
Use Password Manager
Using a password manager is the simplest yet effective IT
security tip when it comes to protecting your digital identity. Passwords
have become a big problem and are now considered as cockroaches of the
industry.
Your email could be the gateway to all of the services you
use. If a hacker gets access to your inbox, they will have control over it.
They can reset your password, impersonate you and send out emails without your
knowledge, and even steal money.
Even if you are already using password managers, it is
possible that you have reused the passwords for several years and in different
websites.
Set up Two Factor Authentication
If you have enabled two-factor
authentication, you need to use two factors in order to authenticate yourself
before you can log in or confirm a certain transaction. This could be entering
a password, Pin code, or passphrase; using your mobile device, a USB key, or physical
token; or a hand gesture, face recognition, or fingerprint.
There are different kinds of two-factor authentication
across services and countries. However the most common ones are USB stick
tokens, disconnected tokens, mobileauthenticator apps, national ID cards, printed single use passwords, email
single use passwords, and SMS one-time passwords.
Think Before You Click or Post
Let’s say you’re checking social media. Someone you follow
posts a poll asking if remote workers are more productive and it piques your
interest. You should take a second before you click the poll. Do you need to
participate in the poll? If you do, will it leak details about yourself or the company
you work for?
What if you receive an email for
a common service that you are using? It’s asking you to read a blog, click on a
link, or download a file. Check first. Is it a legitimate website? If not, don’t
open it.
Don’t Believe Someone Calling You Is Who They Claim To Be
Before, it was common for banks to call clients by phone in
order to verify some crucialinformation or to confirm a transaction. But that’s no longer the case
these days. Now, there are a lot of fraudsters who may try to call and ask for
your pin code, password, or other important information like your social
security number. They may even ask you to reset your password. Don’t believe
anyone who claims they are from the bank. If you receive such a call, ask for a
number which you can call. Compare that number on the number listed on their
website and check a trusted directory. This also applies to emails. Do not
reset your password, if you receive an email out of the blue asking you to do
so.
Add A Secondary Password on your Mobile Subscription Account
Call your mobile operator and ask if you can have a secondary
pin code that will help protect your subscription. In a few countries, the default
PIN is commonly the last four digits of their social security number.
Ask Services To Allow You To Sign Documents Digitally
If you have to sign an agreement, there’s no excuse for
printing the paper, affixing your signature into it using a pen, and scanning
it back in. Today, digital signatures
have become a solid level of security and the tools for signing documents
online have become easier and much more intuitive. But, only a few firms and
government offices have embraced this new technology. Call your service
providers and ask if you can sign documents digitally.
Be Careful Where You Share Your Personal Data
Online services collect data about you and the more info
they get the more they can make money out of it. So be very careful what details
you provide and where. Be careful who you trust and carefully consider the
decisions you make especially when it concerns your digital life. Visit web
services that require less personal data or use only those that you have been
using for a long time and have a good reputation online.
Monitor Your Credit Files
Always check your credit files regularly as part of your routine in monitoring your digital identity. A bank would check
your credit file in case they would like to evaluate your solvency and that’s
why it is important to remember that anyone who sees your credit file will leave
a mark on it. Monitoring it regularly will help you check for any suspicious activity.
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