How do I protect my online information and identity?
If you believe your EGSC account has been compromised, change your password and recovery options from a secure device. Call EGSC IT at 478-289-2004 as soon as possible! 信息 that we will need to know:
- How your account was compromised (suspicious website, email attachment, etc.)
- When and where it occurred
- Secure your devices (Mac, PC, Phones)
- Ensure that your devices have the latest updates
- Install trusted apps and software and keep them up-to-date
- Limit the number of apps and software installed (uninstall/delete any you don’t use)
- Lock your device when unattended or not in use
- Enable device encryption
- 启用备份
- Enable device tracking
- Enable two-factor authentication (如果可用)
- Log out of your accounts and/or lock your computer before stepping away
- Delete or close old accounts you no longer use
- Be sure to set up and secure your account recovery options.
- If you have security questions, do not answer them truthfully.
- 避免回应 网络钓鱼电子邮件
- Check if your account has been compromised in a data 违反 and get notifications if your account appears in any other data 违反es.
- Keep your Social Security number secure and ask questions before deciding to share
it. Ask if you can use a different kind of identification. 如果有人问你
分享你的社会安全号码,问:
- 为什么他们需要它
- 它将如何使用
- How they will protect it
- What happens if you don’t share the number
- Monitor your Social Security 信息
- Don’t overshare on social networking sites
- Keep passwords private
- Shred documents (such as receipts, credit offers, checks, bank statements, etc.)当 you no longer need them.
- Opt out of pre-approved credit offers 在邮件中.
- Monitor your credit reports for free. Federal law requires each of the three major credit reporting agencies to give you a free credit report — at your request — each 一年. 访问 AnnualCreditReport.com — the only authorized website for free credit reports. If you want to monitor your reports over time, you can spread out your requests, getting one free report every 四个月.
- Place a credit (security) freeze at each of the nationwide credit reporting companies.
This makes it more difficult for identity thieves to open new accounts in your name.
- Equifax
- 益百利
- TransUnion
- Innovis
- NCTUE (used by some mobile phone merchants, cable and utilities)
- ChexSystems (部分银行使用)
- If possible, request a pass phrase to access or make changes to your account information over the phone at your bank, phone provider, etc.
- if possible, apply for an Identity Protection PIN from the IRS
- Report identity theft and get a recovery plan.
- (During tax season) File your taxes as soon as possible. An identity thief can submit false information to get a refund sent to them.
Phishing is the act of attempting to scam a user into revealing their personal information such as passwords and/or credit card information through email by impersonating a 合法来源. Other variations include scams using text messages and phone calls.
注意:
- Unusual or unfamiliar email address associated with a familiar name
- Typos and/or poor grammar
- Links to a website that appear identical to the real one (such as to a legitimate 银行网站). Hover over the link to see if it matches what’s typed in the message.
- Emails that include threats or a sense of urgency to respond by clicking a link or 打开附件
- Unexpected emails from someone you know
What should you do if you are unsure it’s legitimate?
- If you know and trust the sender, contact them directly (by phone or in person) to verify that they sent the message.
- Avoid clicking on links within the email. If this is from a familiar source (such 作为银行账户. or school), open your browser and go directly to their website and 从那里登录.
- 联系EGSC IT csworkFREEOMNIUPDATE 或致电478-289-2004