Internet Security and Identity Theft Brad Weaver January 17, 2007.

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Internet Security and Identity Theft Brad Weaver January 17, 2007

What is Identity Theft? Theft of personal information (SSN, credit card, account information) Information is used to commit fraud Theft from existing accounts Creation of new accounts

General Precautions Take responsibility for your personal info Monitor account activity Shred financial documents Don’t give out personal info over phone/ /Internet Check credit report annually (

Identifying Scams “You’ve Been Phished” videovideo Adopt a suspicious attitude messages and web sites are easy to spoof (let’s see how easy…) Never send personal information in response to an message Check with the Help Desk if in doubt

Staying Safe Online Choose good passwordsgood passwords Use different usernames and passwords for different systems Keep software up-to-date Run spyware ( SpySweeper, Microsoft Windows Defender ) and antivirus ( Norton, McAfee ) software SpySweeperMicrosoft Windows Defender NortonMcAfee

Protecting Your Family StaySafeOnline.org GetNetWise.org Consider filtering/control programs ( CyberPatrol, NetNanny ) CyberPatrol NetNanny

If You’re a Victim FTC has excellent online resources If SSN is involved, place an Initial Fraud Alert with any of the 3 credit reporting agencies Close affected accounts Monitor credit report frequently during the first year File reports with police, FTC

As Wabash Employees… Treat personal information from current and prospective students, alumni, and parents with care Shred documents with personal information Don’t share account information Be alert for fraudulent calls Report loss or theft of personal info immediately

Online Resources IT Services Security Web Page ( FTC (ftc.gov/idtheft)ftc.gov/idtheft Let’s Review