How to Protect Your Finances From Cybersecurity Threats
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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This week, we’ll discuss ways to ensure your information is safe online.
Topic: How to Protect Your Finances From Cybersecurity Threats
When: Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 3 p.m. ET.
Where: Join the live hashtag discussion.
The panel will include Beverly Harzog: Credit Card Expert and Consumer Finance Analyst for U.S. News; Lawrence D. Sprung: CFP® President of Mitlin Financial, Inc.; Rod Griffin: Senior Director, Consumer Education and Advocacy, Experian and Christina Roman: Consumer Education and Advocacy Manager at Experian.
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Questions We’ll Discuss:
- What are some examples of cybersecurity attacks?
- What are some potential consequences of being the victim of a cyber attack?
- How can you identify if you have been the victim of a cybersecurity attack?
- How can a cyber attack hurt you financially?
- What are some steps you can take to protect yourself from cybersecurity threats?
- How can you ensure that you have strong enough passwords on your devices?
- How can you prevent children and house guests from opening your household to a cybersecurity attack?
- How can you protect your credit if you have been the victim of a cyber attack?
- What steps should you take if you have been the victim of a cyber attack?
- How can you remain vigilant about monitoring against cyber attacks?
- How can you prevent becoming desensitized to notices that your information may have been compromised through data breaches?
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