ESET Personal information stolen? 5 signs of possible damage
notebook-laptopThis article is a re-edited version of "5 signs that your personal information has been stolen" published in the "Cyber Security Information Bureau" provided by Canon Marketing Japan.
How does identity theft occur?
・Hijacking an EC site account that already has credit card information registered and using it to conduct unauthorized transactions ・Performing unauthorized payments (e.g. Cases) ・Using social engineering techniques to deceive staff of banks and telecommunications companies, reset account information and hijack it ・Impersonate and fraudulently withdraw loans ・Perform health insurance and tax refund fraud
What are the common symptoms of impersonation?
・Abnormalities in bank statements and credit card transactions
・Phone and online accounts become unusable
・Problems occur when filing income tax returns
・Problem with medical billing
・Call from a debt collection company
Things to consider when your identity is stolen
United Kingdom: CIFAS (Fraud Prevention Community) and Action Fraud Canada: Canadian Anti-Fraud Center ) New Zealand: Police and professional agencies Australia: ReportCyber (Cyber Security Center)
For your future safety
Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all online accounts Complex, long, unique passwords stored in a password manager for all accounts Install reliable and up-to-date antivirus software on all your devices Read and understand books on privacy issues Regularly patch or apply automatic updates on all your devices Do not use unofficial app stores ・Avoid connecting to public Wi-Fi spots ・Use HTTPS-only websites (with a padlock symbol displayed) ・Use old documents to prevent your personal information from being read Dispose of with a shredder Minimize the items of personal information you provide to companies online
[Source]5 warning signs your identity has been stolen by Phil Muncaster 14 Dec 2021 - 11:30 AMhttps://www.welivesecurity.com/2021/12/14/5-warning-signs-your -identity-has-been-stolen/
