Online Privacy: What You Need To Know
The Internet touches almost all aspects of our daily lives. We are able to shop, bank, connect with family and friends, and handle our medical records all online. With all of that, there are people out there that will try to steal your information. In our ongoing commitment to educating people about online safety, security, privacy, etc. we’re sharing helpful blog posts all month in honor of National Cybersecurity Month
#BeCyberSmart when sharing personal information online to reduce the risk of becoming a cybercrime victim.
Did You Know?
- 64% of U.S. adults have noticed or been notified of a major data breach affecting their sensitive accounts or personal data.
- Roughly half of Americans (49%) feel that their personal information is less secure than it was five years ago.
- 58% of Americans age 50 and older are more likely to feel that their personal information has become less safe in recent years: 58% of Americans in this age group express this opinion.
- 69% of consumers believe companies are vulnerable to hacks and cyberattacks.
There is so much information online about this topic. To help you get right to the information you need. I highly recommend this Online Privacy Checklist information sheet that you can download or print out.
Do you need help protecting yourself online? Need to update the security on your computer? Contact us. We’d love to help!
