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Cybercrime encompasses crimes that occur online, including security breaches, identity theft, and various forms of harassment. To protect against cybercrime, individuals should implement security measures such as using strong passwords, keeping software updated, and utilizing VPNs. In the event of becoming a victim, it is crucial to report the crime to local authorities and take steps to mitigate the impact of identity theft.

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What is cybercrime?

Cybercrime is any crime that takes place online or primarily online. Cybercriminals
often commit crimes by targeting computer networks or devices. Cybercrime can
range from security breaches to identity theft.

Other cybercrimes include things like “revenge porn,” cyber-stalking, harassment,


bullying, and child sexual exploitation.

Terrorists collaborate on the internet, moving terrorist activities and crimes into
cyberspace.

How to protect yourself against cybercrime

Anyone using the internet should exercise some basic precautions. Here are 11 tips
you can use to help protect yourself against the range of cybercrimes out there.

1. Use a full-service internet security suite

It’s a good idea to consider trusted security software like Norton 360 with LifeLock
Select, which provides all-in-one protection for your devices, online privacy, and
identity, and helps protect your private and financial information when you go
online.

2. Use strong passwords

Don’t repeat your passwords on different sites, and change your passwords
regularly. Make them complex. That means using a combination of at least 10
letters, numbers, and symbols. A password management application can help you
to keep your passwords locked down.

3. Keep your software updated


This is especially important with your operating systems and internet security
software. Cybercriminals frequently use known exploits, or flaws, in your software to
gain access to your system. Patching those exploits and flaws can make it less likely
that you’ll become a cybercrime target.

4. Manage your social media settings

Keep your personal and private information locked down. Social engineering
cybercriminals can often get your personal information with just a few data points,
so the less you share publicly, the better. For instance, if you post your pet’s name
or reveal your mother’s maiden name, you might expose the answers to two
common security questions.

5. Strengthen your home network

It’s a good idea to start with a strong encryption password as well as a virtual
private network. A VPN will encrypt all traffic leaving your devices until it arrives at
its destination. If cybercriminals do manage to hack your communication line, they
won’t intercept anything but encrypted data. It’s a good idea to use a VPN
whenever you a public Wi-Fi network, whether it’s in a library, café, hotel, or airport.

6. Talk to your children about the internet

You can teach your kids about acceptable use of the internet without shutting down
communication channels. Make sure they know that they can come to you if they’re
experiencing any kind of online harassment, stalking, or bullying.

7. Keep up to date on major security breaches

If you do business with a merchant or have an account on a website that’s been


impacted by a security breach, find out what information the hackers accessed and
change your password immediately.

8. Take measures to help protect yourself against identity theft


Identity theft occurs when someone wrongfully obtains your personal data in a way
that involves fraud or deception, typically for economic gain. How? You might be
tricked into giving personal information over the internet, for instance, or a thief
might steal your mail to access account information. That’s why it’s important to
guard your personal data. A VPN — short for virtual private network — can also help
to protect the data you send and receive online, especially when accessing the
internet on public Wi-Fi.

9. Know that identity theft can happen anywhere

It’s smart to know how to protect your identity even when traveling. There are a lot
of things you can do to help keep criminals from getting your private information on
the road. These include keeping your travel plans off social media and being using a
VPN when accessing the internet over your hotel’s Wi-Fi network.

10. Keep an eye on the kids

Just like you’ll want to talk to your kids about the internet, you’ll also want to help
protect them against identity theft. Identity thieves often target children because
their Social Security number and credit histories frequently represent a clean slate.
You can help guard against identity theft by being careful when sharing your child’s
personal information. It’s also smart to know what to look for that might suggest
your child’s identity has been compromised.

11. Know what to do if you become a victim

If you believe that you’ve become a victim of a cybercrime, you need to alert the
local police and, in some cases, the FBI and the Federal Trade Commission. This is
important even if the crime seems minor. Your report may assist authorities in their
investigations or may help to thwart criminals from taking advantage of other
people in the future. If you think cybercriminals have stolen your identity. These are
among the steps you should consider.

Contact the companies and banks where you know fraud occurred.
Place fraud alerts and get your credit reports.
Report identity theft to the FTC.

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