{"id":4310,"date":"2020-01-01T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-01T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.eset.ee\/?p=4310"},"modified":"2020-01-02T13:25:04","modified_gmt":"2020-01-02T11:25:04","slug":"simple-steps-to-protect-yourself-against-identity-theft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.eset.ee\/et\/en\/2020\/01\/01\/simple-steps-to-protect-yourself-against-identity-theft\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple steps to protect yourself against identity theft"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you doing enough to reduce the risk of having your identity stolen?<em>&nbsp;<\/em>it\u2019s a good time to reflect on what kinds of measures you should take to prevent thieves from stealing and using your Personally Identifiable Information (PII) for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.welivesecurity.com\/2019\/05\/30\/aftermath-data-breach-personal-story\/\">fraudulent activities<\/a>. As more and more of our personal information is online and cybercriminals target everything from bank accounts to tax refunds, identity theft is a growing concern. With your sensitive information in their hands, crooks can make fraudulent purchases, open new accounts or apply for loans in your name.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch the video to see how you can reduce the risk of falling victim to identity theft. 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