Top Question:
How can I help protect vulnerable family members?
Best Answer:
- Passwords: Help set up 16+ character unique passwords stored in a trusted password manager.
- Information Sharing: Remind them to avoid posting personal data publicly or sharing details with unverified sources.
- Mobile Security: Secure mobile devices used for banking with passcodes or biometrics, and connect only to trusted Wi-Fi.
- Active Software Defenses: Install and maintain auto-updating antivirus software.
- Computer Rules: Remind them to sign off banking sessions and keep computers locked.
- Safe Browsing: Help them adjust browser privacy settings.
- Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Disable ad personalization and third-party cookies
- Credit Freezes: Help them review annual credit reports and freeze credit files. This does not prevent them from using credit cards or accounts.
