Eight Ways to Prevent Online Identity Theft

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Living a private online life isn’t always easy, but it is necessary. Unfortunately, with data breaches and online tracking, your private financial and personal information are in jeopardy.

But there are ways to protect your online identity. Most methods are not difficult. The number-one way to secure your privacy is to be vigilant. Here are eight ways to protect you and your family.

Passwords Must Be Complicated

Most people know to use strong passwords. For example, not using a birthday or grandchild’s name is common sense. But how strong should a password be? Start with the length. Although eight digits is usually required, passwords should be 12 or more digits long.