Have you ever been asked:
- What’s all the fuss about computer security? I don’t have any sensitive data on my home computer, and at work, I don’t have access to any sensitive data.
- Why would anyone attack my computer?
How do you respond? Here’s how I handle it.
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No, I’m not suggesting that you don’t answer your phone. Just be careful what you do or say when you are called or contacted.
What am I talking about? A principle I refer to as the CONTACT principle, which will keep your private information private:
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Is it really true that one person’s trash is another person’s cash or treasure? It depends. When was the last time a trash can near you contained anything like this?
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When’s the last time you cleaned out your wallet or purse or secured sensitive data on your hard drives? Many of us intend to practice good security and protect ourselves at home, and many others don’t even give it a grey cell.
It’s time again to:
- Change all your critical passwords for online banking, investment sites, email, password safe, etc. (see note #1 below).
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