FBI Releases Article on Digital Defense Against ID Theft

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FBI Releases Article on Digital Defense Against ID Theft [ 
https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2018/05/16/FBI-Releases-Article-Digital-Defense-Against-ID-Theft ] 
05/16/2018 03:10 AM EDT 
Original release date: May 16, 2018

FBI has released an article on building a digital defense against identify theft. FBI explains that the growing number 
of data breaches put more people at risk of becoming a victim of identity theft. However, implementing basic security 
practices can help users minimize their risk.

NCCIC encourages consumers to review the FBI Article [ 
https://fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/portland/news/press-releases/fbi-tech-tuesday-building-a-digital-defense-against-id-theft
 ] and the following NCCIC Tips for more information:


  * Preventing and Responding to Identity Theft [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST05-019 ] 
  * Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST04-014 ] 
  * Choosing and Protecting Passwords [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST04-002 ] 
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