How to Protect Your Identity Online
Information is brought to you by Hope Leitner Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties How to Protect Your Identity Online Protecting your identity online requires more than just ignoring spam emails from unknown senders, especially when it comes to using WiFi. Whether at home or in public, most people nowadays use wireless networks to save data on their phone plans or avoid spotty internet connections. However, this convenience comes at a risk. If you’re not careful, hackers might access your WiFi connection and compromise sensitive information stored on your device and in online accounts. To help keep your information secure no matter where you’re surfing the web, the Federal Communications Commission offers the following tips: Public WiFi When in public places, such as a coffee shop, check the validity of WiFi hotspots. If more than one hotspot appears claiming to belong to the establishment you’re in, check with the staff to avoid connecting to an imposter networ...