Steps you can take right now!
- Set up passcodes/passwords on computer and mobile devices
- Update passwords/passcodes to be stronger
- Add calendar reminders to change passwords/passcodes on a regular schedule
- Use a trusted Password Manager
- Ensure all operating system and third-party software stays up-to-date
- Gather up and shred financial documents that are no longer needed
- Sign up for paperless billing
- Lock my mailbox
- Set up a VPN so that I can be safe if I need to access personal accounts through public Wi-Fi.
- Update all privacy settings on my social networking accounts.
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