Account Intrusions: Cybersecurity Checklist

Cybercriminals use emails, text messages, phone calls and even apps to trick you into revealing sensitive information that will allow them to gain access to your accounts.

How can you stay ahead of the scams and protect yourself?

Stop and think before you click!

Be skeptical of requests for your personal information. Take time to verify who is requesting information and stick to official channels. And finally, set yourself up for success by setting up the safeguards outlined on our Cybersecurity Checklist for Investors in the Digital Age.

  • Verify the legitimacy of emails by checking the sender’s email address and texts by contacting the sender through an alternate, official channel.
  • Verify links before you click them. Links can contain malware or viruses which will infect your device. If in doubt – always avoid. Hover over the link to see if the sender/website address matches what you expect.
  • Always enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) for your investment accounts.
  • Switch on your spam filter. This should prevent most spoofed emails from coming into your inbox.

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